Mar 13 - Research Paper Thesis Statements

Today we will...

1. explain the differences and similarities between the thesis statement from the diagnostic essay and a research paper
2. identify the dual purpose of the thesis statement for an IRP
3. practice composing a thesis statement

Thesis Statement

Do you still remember how you composed your thesis statement for the diagnostic essay? What are some things that you need to bear in mind when you compose the thesis statement?

What do you think are the differences and similarities between thesis statement for the diagnostic essay and the IRP that you are going to write?

Let's take a look at a sample IRP thesis statement and see what are the different components.

What do you notice?

What are the purposes of the sample thesis statement?

Here is more information on thesis statement from Owl Purdue.

Practice

Now let's practice writing a thesis statement for your own IRP.

Homework

1. Please read the assigned sections and do the exercises in Writer's Help. They are titled as "Forming a Thesis" and "Drafting a Working Thesis". Due Monday before class.
2. Continue working on your portfolio. Remember the due date for the portfolio is next Friday (March 20th) by 11:59 pm. Details on submission will be discussed later in class.