Thesis Statements

Worksheet for Determining Your Thesis and Supporting Arguments

1. What is your topic? State it precisely.

   
   

2. What is your attitude toward (or your idea about) your topic?

   
   

3. What is the purpose of your essay and who is your audience?

   
   

4. State your thesis in a complete sentence.

   
   

5. List three arguments that support your thesis.

   
   

6. Give an example, a citation, or supporting evidence for each argument.