GLA7 Writing a Thesis

StatementOr how to say what you plan on saying...

Elements of a thesis statement

• must be in sentence form

• must include the topic

• must include your position on the topic

Read and highlight the product statement...

Confucius’ teachings improved China’s civilization.

Research/Read Articles: what were Confucius’ teachings and how did they influence the civilization.

Thesis must be in sentence form

Confucius had a significant influence on the civilization in China because he believed that everyone had a right to education regardless of their social status.

Must include the topic

Confucius had a significant influence on the civilization in China because he believed that everyone had a right to education regardless of their social status.

Must include your position on the topic

Confucius had a significant influence on the civilization in China because he believed that everyone had a right to education regardless of their social status.

Include your topic statement in your introduction:• should be in sentence form

• should NOT be the first sentence

• should not launch the topic

See, that wasn’t all that hard!