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Thesisstatement
Thesisstatement
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How to Write an Effective Thesis
Statement
Coordinate means of
equal value.
Example: Car
maintenance involves
checking the oil, “I’m more
checking the coolant,
and checking the air important than
– all are coordinate you are!!!”
Subordinate means of
lesser value.
Example: Car
maintenance involves
tuning the engine,
servicing the tires,
and checking the air
– checking the air is
subordinate to
servicing the tires.
Ideas in thesis statement must be broad
enough to write a paragraph about, but not so
broad that they can’t be addressed in detail.
Think about Goldilocks and the Three
Bears:
Paragraph 2
in increasing interest.
in chronological order.
in sequential progression.
Divisions can be presented in
increasing order of importance.