Thesis Statement
seq NL1 \r 0 \h Preparing Thesis Statements
Write a good thesis statement for each of the following topic ideas:
1. seq NL_a \r 0 \h describing a nearby tourist attraction
2 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . introducing a service available to students on campus
3 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . urging fellow students to contribute to a charity
4 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . urging fellow students to take a specific non-required course
5 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . telling fellow students how to study for tests
6 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . explaining the meaning of the Fourth of July
Remember, good thesis statements should —
(1) be complete, declarative statements, (2) reflect a clear sense of purpose, (3) adequately summarize and preview the main points of a message, and (4) be focused and original enough to be adequately covered and/or convey anything that’s “news” for the audience.
Hint: A suggested answer for #1 might read “Elkhead Park offers several fun-filled activities for family vacations, including camping, hiking, fishing, and a deluxe lodge with re