Portfolio entry # 4

BOOK: Yule, G (2016). The Study of Language. Chapters 10 & 11 . U.K.: CUP.

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Portfolio Entry * 9 - Thesis Statement-

Thesis Statement How to write a thesis statement? What is it? This is the single,specific claim that your essay supports. It includes a topic, a determine opinion, and reasoning. It is an arguable statement, and it is the point of your paper. Which are its parts? It has three main parts: the subject → the topic of the  essay the precise opinion → your opinion on the topic of the essay, your claim, what you think about the topic. the blueprint of reasons → your strong pieces of evidence to support your opinion. In other words, your reasons to support your claim. At least, there should be three reasons. They can be listed at the end of the statement, at the beginning of it, or in the next sentence. In addition, they persuade the reader to believe your claim. Moreover, they will be developed in the body of your essay. You will provide detailed examples for each piece of evidence and explain what you mean about each piece of evidence.
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