Q Thesis Statement (noun) TH?sis st?tm?nt The one sentence (located at the end of your introductory paragraph) that serves as the foundation for your entire paper ________________________________________ Essay #1 Compare/Contrast Essay Approved Topics military life/civilian life paper charting/digital charting electronic books/paper books one nursing area of practice with another (ex: outpatient nursing/inpatient nursing) growing up an only child/ growing up with siblings Note: Do not use outside sources for this assignment. Choose a topic that you know enough information about that you can write this essay without performing outside research. ________________________________________ Once you've selected and narrowed your topic, you want to craft a good working thesis statement (USLO 2.3). This is the one sentence in your paper that tells your reader exactly what your paper is going to be about. This will ultimately be located at the end of your introductory paragraph. For a compare and contrast composition, you want your thesis to do three things: 1. Name the two topics you'll be discussing 2. Identify your method of development -- are you comparing, contrasting, or both? 3. Set up the three points you plan to discuss for each of your topics. ? Remember, they need to be consistent throughout the essay. If you're going to talk about Point 1, Point 2, and Point 3 for Topic A, you need to discuss those exact same points for Topic B. AN EXAMPLE For example, if the topic is pet ownership of cats and dogs, a thesis statement might be: While cats and dogs have similarities, they differ in their obedience, training, and ease of care. What to submit here: A one-sentence thesis statement. Note: Once you've submitted your working thesis statement, your instructor will evaluate it and either approve it or suggest revision. If your instructor recommends changes, you'll update your thesis accordingly for the outline assignment. Rubric Thesis Statement Rubric 2020 Thesis Statement Rubric 2020 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis statement • Appropriate for assignment • Complete sentence • Does not announce intentions • Contains main idea (topic of essay) • Contains controlling idea (purpose for writing about the topic) 100 pts No Description The thesis meets all five criteria and no revision is needed for outline assignment. 90 pts No Description The thesis meets four of the criteria, with some revision needed for next assignment. See instructor comments for specific information. 80 pts No Description The thesis meets three of the criteria, with some revision needed for next assignment. See instructor comments for specific information. 70 pts No Description The thesis meets one or two of the criteria, with extensive revision needed for next assignment. See instructor comments for specific information. 60 pts No Description The thesis does not meet any of the criteria, with complete revision needed for next assignment. See instructor comments for specific information 0 pts No Description No thesis statement submitted. 100 pts Total Points: 100