Objective: By the end of class, students will have a minimum of three credible sources properly cited and a thesis statement in order to prepare for the senior project research paper.
Direct Instruction
How to develop a thesis statement from your topic.
The topic is a very broad statement that can encompass A LOT of information and can go in many direction.
It is your job to determine what you want to talk about regarding your topic.
From the research that you have completed so far, what have you found that seems interesting?
What is your focus? What information are you interesting in learning about your topic?
You need THREE (3) areas of interest on which to focus to create your thesis statement. Each area will be a SECTION of your paper.
For example:
In this paper I will discuss the use of performance enhancing supplements in Olympic athletes; the types of supplements, the physical dangers and the ethical effects it has on the individual athletes and the sport as a whole.
My three areas of discussion are:
1. types
2. dangers
3. ethical effects
Each area of discussion should be at least 1 page long and contain two quotes from reputable sources.
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