Unit 2: Thesis Statement and Outlining

Question 1

a statement that presents the main idea or the point of the whole paper

Answer 1

Thesis statement

Question 2

It shows the author’s stand on an issue
It asks or answers a question
It makes a claim that can be disputed
It presents an argument to the readers.

Answer 2

Characteristics of a thesis statement

Question 3

process of writing an impactful and comprehensive thesis statement

Answer 3

Writing a strong thesis statement

Question 4

reading is indeed a necessity
name the topic and assert an idea about it
look for evidences and organize them
state your claim
express just one major idea
be open to adjustments along the way

Answer 4

Writing a Thesis statement

Question 5

This is supported with facts and achieved through hours of research

Answer 5

good thesis statement

Question 6

blueprint for writing

Answer 6

Outlining

Question 7

helps writers to organize their ideas and ensures that paragraphs are fully developed

Answer 7

Outlining

Question 8

This has the following:

• a thesis statement
• a main idea for each paragraph
• evidence and supporting details for each main ideas

Answer 8

Well-written outline

Question 9

Types of outlining

Answer 9

Topic Outline
Sentence Outline

Question 10

Only phrases and main ideas are used

Answer 10

Topic Outline

Question 11

Utilizes sentences in the outline

Answer 11

Sentence Outline