Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Developing your thesis statement

How can I use my sources and position statement?
- Review your position  statement
- Review your notes
- Consider your purpose and role
- Reflect on your readers

How can I draft my thesis statement?
- Identify important information, ideas, and arguments associated with your position
- Draft alternatives
    - Position statement
    - Thesis statement: Asking readers to learn something new
    - Thesis statement: Asking readers to change their attitude of beliefs
    - Thesis statement: Asking readers to take action
- Consider the type of document (genre) you plan to write
- Focus your thesis statement

This chapter resonates with me on a deep level, I wish I had had this information available to me when I was in high school. The hardest part of writing used to be coming up with my thesis statement. I like to think I'm a little more prepared this time around, however, this chapter does pose some points that I hadn't ever considered. For instance, I never realized there were various different types of thesis's based on your audience (see draft alternatives). This chapter gives me a new view on the writing of thesis statements. Who knew there was so much involved? I thought it was just creating a simple argument. This will help me put a little more thought into it.