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Thesis And Conclusions Literature Worksheet

Thesis and Conclusions

Thesis writing may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! A good thesis can actually make

writing your essay way easier.

What is a thesis?

Writing a “thesis-driven essay” implies that you are making an argument, or that you’re trying

to prove a point. The thesis is the solid statement of the argument that your essay will make.

A thesis can appear in the form of a single sentence, or in a couple sentences. It is the part of

your essay that explains what you’re trying to say, or the point you’re trying to prove.

EXAMPLE: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a social commentary on racism, which

points out that racism only exists in the mind.

So how do you write a thesis?

A good thesis can really make your paper awesome, but writing one is sometimes challenging.

Just remember that your thesis should:

1. Explain what what you’re going to argue.

a. What are you trying to prove?

b. Are there specific points to your argument? If yes, then what are they?

2. Be refutable.

a. When someone reads your thesis, they should instantly be able to argue against

it. If your thesis isn’t arguable, then it’s not a thesis, but a statement of fact or

observation. NOT A THESIS: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel

about rafting down a river.

3. Have sustenance.

a. A good thesis probably can’t be completely explained in a single paragraph.

b. A strong thesis has layers of complexity that take time to explain and more

importantly, prove.

Some helpful formats:

If you’re having trouble creating a thesis, try these formulas to get you started:

1. (BLANK) is true because (REASON #1), (REASON #2), and (REASON #3). Each of

these “reasons” then becomes a body paragraph.

2. (BLANK) is (BLANK) as is evidenced by (TEXTUAL EVIDENCE).

3. Scholars argue that (BLANK), but the (text/article, etc.) actually says (BLANK) based

on (my approach to the text).

Thesis And Conclusions Literature Worksheet