Thesis Statements: The Key to Success in College Writing

Name: Thesis Statements: The Key to Success in College Writing
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Master the Art of Writing the Thesis Statement

Created byCharlene Gill

Last updated 11/2020

English

What you'll learn

What is a thesis statement?
Why are thesis statements crucial to success in college writing?
What are the characteristics of a great thesis statement?
How do you write a strong, powerful thesis statement?
What are some examples of well-written thesis statements?
How does a great thesis statement help you map out and write your entire essay?

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 33m total length

Introduction and Welcome6:45
Discover how to write strong thesis statements that keep your writing on point, organized, and clear in college essays, with templates, examples, and guidance.
What is a Thesis Statement?7:04
Thesis Quiz 1
What are the Characteristics of a Strong Thesis Statement?8:43
Thesis Quiz 2
What are Some Examples of Strong Thesis Statements?7:21
Thesis Quiz 3
Wrap Up--and Thank you!3:27

Requirements

Get ready to succeed in college writing!

Description

In this course, you will learn how to write a strong, powerful thesis statement for your college papers. I will share with you the formula for writing thesis statements, the characteristics to include in your thesis, and examples of both good and not-so-good thesis statements. You'll soon discover that writing thesis statements is THE skill to master in learning to write for college, for once you master this skill, the rest of the essay falls into place!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn how to write strong thesis statements for their college essays