ENG 111: College Composition I (Mohiuddin-Loudoun)
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Write a clear, well-crafted, and explicit single sentence Thesis statement. This should be an open, as opposed to a closed, thesis statement that is original and narrow and touches on the topic of higher education.(You will still have an opportunity change it, but you need to have a concrete statement of what you think you will be writing about.)
Sample Argumentative Thesis Statements
Example of an argumentative thesis statement:
High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness.
The paper that follows should:
Present an argument and give evidence to support the claim that students should pursue community projects before entering college.
Example of an argumentative thesis statement:
A solution to the problem of excessive student loans is to direct college students away from traditional four-year schools into vocational-oriented training.
The paper that follows should:
Present an argument and give evidence to support the claim that vocational-oriented training would solve the problem of excessive student loans.
Thesis Statement Definition
A short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.