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Thesis Statement Examples

Example of an analytical thesis statement:

An analysis of the college admission process reveals two principal problems facing counselors: accepting students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular backgrounds.

The paper that follows should:

explain the analysis of the college admission process

explain the two problems facing admissions counselors

Example of an expository (explanatory) thesis statement:

The life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers.

The paper that follows should:

explain how students spend their time studying, attending class, and socializing with peers

Example of an argumentative thesis statement:

High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness.

The paper that follows should:

present an argument and give evidence to support the claim that students should pursue community projects before entering college

So let’s say you have an essay about violence on tv and how it influences teens.

So here’s an example:

Violence shown on TV does/does not influence teens to commit violent acts or crimes.

Then you follow with your details (typically 3 supporting sentences to end your paragraph.)

Here is an example from my college admissions essay “If I had the chance to spend a day with anyone in the world, past or present, I would like to spend the day with my grandmother on my mother’s side, Florence Patricia. “

A thesis is a statement you pose, then you fill the rest of the paper by proving it.

example: In the Renaissance, the Church’s authority was weakened after new forms of religion emergerd, the church’s corruption was exposed, and the humanist revoultion evolved.

hope this helps!

good luck!