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Check your thesis statement |
Check your thesis statement
Use this checklist to evaluate your thesis statement: 1. The thesis statement clearly states the main idea of my research paper.
2. The thesis statement indicates that 1 am writing a persuasive essay.
3. If the thesis statement is in response to an assignment, it fulfills the requirements and meets the
parameters.
4. The thesis statement is the appropriate scope for the assignment, neither too broad nor too general.
5. From the thesis statement, readers can see the order in which my ideas will be presented.
6. The thesis statement uses specific language rather than vague, general terms.
7. The thesis statement is interesting, lively, intriguing; it makes my audience want to read the entire
paper.
The thesis statement shows evidence of original thought and effort. The topic is fresh and worth my effort to write.
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