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Sample Essay Thesis Statement
1. Thesis Statement
Name ___Megan Spasenoski___ Date ___10/21/14___ Period ___6th___ Practice: Creating Thesis
Statements
Part One: Using what you have learned in English class, change the following topics into thesis
statements. Remember: subject + the side of the argument + 3 main points = thesis. State your own
opinion on the topic along with 2–3 reasons for support.
THIS IS FORMAL WRITING. Example– Topic: Controlling the pet population through spaying and
neutering Thesis: Controlling the pet population through spaying and neutering is very important
because it helps prevent the birth of unwanted and neglected animals. It also improves a pet's health
and reduces unruly behavior in animals. 1. TOPIC: Changing high schools
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2. Thesis Statement
I have been an international student at California State University Easy Bay (CSUEB) for almost
four years, and during the stay I have learned far more than I expected. I came to CSUEB already
deciding to be a financial analyst in the future. However, I realized that I have to meet the University
Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR) before graduation. With only four years of studying in English,
I have many problems in English writing. After failing the Writing Skills Test, I took an English
writing class, which has taught me how to write logically and proficiently. Thus, I should pass this
class and satisfy the UWSR because my collection of essays in the portfolio shows that I made a
great improvement in thesis statements composition, development of ideas, and organization.
To begin with, I have improved tremendously on writing a thesis statement. The thesis statement
can be the most significant sentence in an essay. In my past, I always composed an unclear and
unsupported thesis failing to present my augment to the readers. With the help of a tutor, I learned
that an effective thesis should have a clear position supported by reasons. I revised the thesis of out
of class essay 2 many times to ensure it can present my position clearly and specifically on the issue
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It is an inseparable part of an English essay. I was confused about how to find evidence to support
my claim. After taking this class, I understood that an idea can be developed through providing
sufficient and convincing credible sources, personal examples, and reasons. Take out of class essay
1 as an example. When developing my idea of the positive sides of a college degree, I provided data
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, personal work experience, and a credible article for the New
Yorker Magazine to explain and support my claim. Hence, I believe that I made an incredible
progress on the development of
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