Thesis Statement Study Guide

Even though doctors did not believe a person could survive without 1/4 of their brain, Phineas Gage is neuroscience's most famous patient because he was the first in recorded history to survive a traumatic brain injury because his open brain injury proved that harmful bacteria causes infection and the destruction of his frontal lobe proved that this part of the brain controls personality.

What is a Thesis Statement? Choose all that apply:

• A.

  It makes a claim that other people may dispute, challenge, or oppose.

• B.

  It is an answer in response to the writing assignment.

• C.

  It is a road map for a paper; it tells the reader what the paper will focus on.

• D.

  All of the above

The first thing you should do after receiving your writing prompt is to write your thesis statement.

• A.

  True, just start writing

• B.

  False, create a thick question to answer

A good thesis statement is both researchable and factual.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

A strong thesis statement is mostly based on your opinion about your topic.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

A thesis statement should reflect the main idea of an essay.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

A strong thesis statement is usually found:

• A.

  Does not have to be clearly stated.

• B.

  Is found at the beginning of each paragraph.

• C.

  Is the first sentence of your conclusion.

• D.

  Is found in the introduction.