The thesis statement of your essay should take a stand on an idea and should attempt to change the way your readers think. Beware of factual statements that cannot be argued: a strong thesis must be debatable, meaning that reasonable people could disagree with your idea. To make sure that your thesis is debatable, you can construct an antithesis, or a statement that makes a claim opposite to your own.
Directions: Select the specific thesis statements from the following. Check all that apply.
I would like to write about the new school policy.
X • The benefits of stopping smoking are that you will save money, improve your health, and protect the health of those around you.
Learning new computer skills can lead to new employment opportunities.
X V I will make an argument about how the government wastes money.
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Being a good neighbor is a benefit.
v • The company's decision does not have approval.
