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Class Discussion: Writing an Effective Thesis Statement

Class Discussion: Writing an Effective Thesis Statement

Q Please access the Writing Lab Topics document and follow all of the links that are embedded within it. If the links are not working, you may obtain the same information from this online source: http://www.jacklynch.net/EngPaper/ (Links to an external site.). Both the Writing Lab Topics document and the online resources will provide you with detailed information on "Writing an Effective Thesis" and offer some important reminders about "Thesis: Shoulds and Should Nots." Once you've read through and reflected on the material, please respond to the following questions in a post of at least 100 words: 1) What are some of the basic differences between an effective and not-so-effective thesis? 2) What is the difference between a thesis, a topic, and a statement of fact? Please also read through all the "Writing about Literature" tips in the document, and post any additional questions/concerns you may have.

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Effective Thesis Not so effective thesis Has a specific claim Vague and lacks a specific claim Gives readers ample hints about the argument to be followed Has no specific argument to support Should be a contract between the author and the reader and has to convince them of the statement claimed Fails to establish , support or defend the claim (if any provided)