You must create a thesis statement for every academic paper you write. Often appearing at the end of the introduction, the thesis

CheckPoint: Thesis Statement

You must create a thesis statement for every academic paper you write. Often appearing at

the end of the introduction, the thesis statement informs readers in a concise manner of

your intention in writing the paper. The thesis consists of one declarative sentence that

summarizes the main idea of your essay in 25 words or fewer.

· Resources: Thesis Statements, the Axia College Writing Resources Web Site, and the

Thesis Generator

· Due Date: Day 3 [Individual] forum

· Review Thesis Statements and How to Develop a Thesis Statement at

http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/researchroom/thesis/ at the Axia College Writing

Resources Web Site.

· Use the Thesis Generator help you draft and

refine your thesis statement.

COM 150 Effective Essay Writing

Course Syllabus Page 18

1. Log on to the Axia Web site

2. Select Tools & Tutorials in the My Learning Resource drop-down menu

3. Click on the Center for Writing Excellence link.

4. Select Tutorials & Guides.

5. Click on the Automated Tool for Developing your Thesis Statement link.

· Post your thesis statement for your instructor’s approval and feedback.

6. Discussion