C2.+English+2+Thesis+Statement

__**Writing Your Thesis Statement **__ Devise an argumentative thesis statement supported by three distinct contentions.

__**DUE**: Wednesday, March 5 __ by midnight the draft of your Thesis is to be completed in the Google Drive

__**Reminder of Research Paper General Requirements: **__
 * A well-written, argumentative, three-prong thesis statement
 * Three contentions (reasons) to support your thesis statement

__**Objectives: **__
 * 1) Your thesis statement needs to be an arguable point.
 * 2) It needs to be the answer to your research question, founded on research and evidence.
 * 3) It needs to state a clear position or side (affirmative or negative).
 * 4) It needs to be clear how the essay will support the argument (a 3-pronged argument)
 * 5) The 3 different contentions must be distinct and unique from each other In other words, the research paper written on them must be wide-ranging with varied information.
 * 6) All three contentions must be CM. In other words, they must require proof or can be debated.
 * 7) It is one (1) complete sentence (and not a run-on sentence).
 * 8) The point must be stated clearly and concisely with specific and appropriate language.

__**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Examples: **__
 * Due to the numerous educational applications, the relevance of working with technology in society, and the safety benefits, cell phones should be allowed on school campuses.
 * (The first part of this recognizes 3 REASONS WHY the argument is true and the second part makes the argument).
 * Cell phones should be banned in schools because they promote cheating, they endanger student safety, and they present a significant distraction to students.
 * (The first part of this makes the argument and the second part recognizes 3 REASONS WHY the argument is true).

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">NOTE: Under no circumstances may your thesis statements copy the above examples in any way

__**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">THESIS STATEMENT CHECKLIST **__

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">This handout will be used in class for peer evaluation as well as for teacher evaluation and assessment [10 pts] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">

Upon Evaluation and potential Revision of your Thesis Statement, ensure that it (as well as your Research Question) has been added to the dashboard of your NoodleTools account