• 2022-05-27
    ​A thesis statement should state clearly the author’s opinion on a certain issue. ​
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      A thesis statement in argumentation does not necessarily show the writer’s position on the issue.

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      ‏Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? ​‏​ A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side. B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples. C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons. D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.

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      Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side. B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples. C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons. D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.

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      ‎Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? ​‎​ A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side. B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples. C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons. D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.

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      The thesis statement is a concise idea that expresses your view on the issue. The thesis usually appears _________ the introduction paragraph.