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What is a
THESIS
statement?
Presents or describes the point
of the essay. It is also the
abstract or the executive
summary. ( Barrot &Sipacio, 2016)

Thesis Statement
Expresses the main idea and
organizes the entire research
report. ( Senn & Skinner, 2001)

Thesis Statement
Central idea of a multiple-paragraph
composition. One sentence summary
that guides, controls, and unifies ideas
when writing a paper. In simple terms,
all other ideas present in an essay
revolve around the thesis. ( Barrot, 2016)
Thesis Statement
Always remember…
• Determine FIRST the type of essay /
text you are planning to write.
(expository narrative, analytic, or
argumentative)
• Thesis statement, unlike a usual topic
or title uses a COMPLETE sentence.
How to Write an
Effective Thesis
Statement
1. Written in complete sentence
with clearly stated subject.
DON’T
Computers as helpful tools in teaching
DO
Computers can help teacher effectively impart the lesson.
2. Not too narrow or too broad.
DON’T
Many events in the history of the Philippines contributed to
the country’s changes.
DO
In the history of the Philippines, People Power I was one
of the major events which changed our county, especially
the culture, structure, and politics of the Philippines.
3. Avoid stating the obvious.
“I will tell you…” “I will talk about…”
DON’T
I will tell you about how the increase in the number of
squatters in Metro Iloilo can be attributed to the effects of
overpopulation and gentrification.
DO
An increase in the number of squatters in Metro Iloilo
can be attributed to the effects of overpopulation and
gentrification.
4. Enumerated details should have
equal importance. Delete redundant
details.
DON’T
Although Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) help raise the country’s
economy, add more revenues, and promote hospitality of Filipinos, the
government has to create more jobs so that OFWs do not have to leave their
families.
DO
Although Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) help raise the country’s
economy, and promote the hospitality of Filipinos, the government
has to create more jobs so that OFWs do not have to leave their
families.
5. Should not state an absolute fact.

DON’T
Rizal Park is located in Manila.

DO
Rizal Park which is located in Manila, is a
reminder of our nationalism and revolution.
Thank You