Choosing a Topic - Thesis Statement

Question 1

thesis statement

Answer 1

• debatable (has two sides)
• concise (short and sweet and to the point)
• powerful (no weak words are included)
• expresses your opinion (argument) about a topic
• facts from credible, reliable sources that help you prove your argument

Question 2

which is not important in choosing a topic for a research paper or an annotated bibliography

Answer 2

the topic must be something no one else is writing about

Question 3

in choosing a topic for a research paper or an annotated bibliography, remember that

Answer 3

the topic must have two sides

Question 4

the thesis statement of your topic is

Answer 4

the main idea of your research – your promise to the reader that you plan to fulfill

Question 5

the thesis statement your annotated bibliography is based on must be _______; the sources and research your provide to support your thesis must be ________

Answer 5

your opinion; fact

Question 6

writing an annotated bibliography before beginning to write a research paper can help students

Answer 6

make sure they have an opinion – a thesis statement – that they can find facts to support