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Closed Thesis Statements

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Where are they?

According to your text a thesis is a "one-sentence statement that appears in the introduction of your argument."

What is it?

A closed thesis gives the reader the specific arguments the writer will make in one statement.

We're talking 1st paragraph location, people!

Example: Stephanie Plum is a fantastic main character because she is witty, easy to relate to, and unlike any other bounty hunter.

Definition

Good Thesis Statement

Bad Thesis Statement

The exciting chase scenes, ongoing romances, and humorous family angles in Janet Evanovich's books justify their award winning record.

I like to read Janet Evanovich's books because they are fun and better than John Grisham novels.

thesis: a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or maintained against objections

(source: www.dictionary.com)

This is a bad thesis statement because these are arguments you cannot prove in your writing.

This is a good thesis statement because the arguments can be proven in your writing.

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Say What?

Let's clear this up so we understand

A thesis is a statement you write in a paper, essay, article, etc. that tells your reader what you're writing about and what your claim is going to be.

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