Day 23 (Oct 17) - Research Paper Thesis Statement

Today we will...

1. Take a look at the differences between thesis statement for the diagnostic paper and research paper
2. Distinguish the differences between thesis statement for an argumentative research paper and an analytical research paper
3. Try to write a thesis statement for your research paper topic

What are the differences between a thesis statement for your diagnostic paper and the research paper you are going to write? 

What is the Thesis Statement in the Research Paper?

Let's see what Purdue Owl says.

Can you now see the differences between a thesis statement for an argumentative research paper and one for an analytical research paper?

Let's see some samples.

If this is not enough, you will have to read the perfect research paper written by Eric AGAIN!

Hands-on

Now you are all experts of writing thesis statement for a research paper. It is your turn to write a thesis statement for your own topic now. Give it a try.

Homework

1. Please go back home and do the assigned parts on Writer's Help ebook: "Thesis Statement" & "Drafting a Thesis Statement".
2. Write a 1 to 2 page long reflection paper on what you have learned so far about research paper, and what difficulties you are struggling with (due Monday Oct 20 before class time).
3. Work on your Pre-research Portfolio (due Wednesday Oct 22 before class time).