research proposal 3 - the three-part thesis statement
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The 3-Part Thesis Statement
HOW TO WRITE AN A-GRADE THESIS STATEMENT
What is a Statement?
• A statement is a sentence.• A sentence is a complete idea.• There is a subject and a predicate.• The meaning is completely clear to
the reader.
Before You Begin: IMPORTANT TERMS
1
STATIVE VERB is, are, was, were, will be
ACTIVE VERB know, run, feel, go, write, sleep, say, claim
2 MODAL VERB can, could may, might seem, appear
3
PASSIVE VERB
it is said that the claim was investigated bythe report will be signed by
INDEFINITE SUBJECT
it is said that it is claimed that it has been said that researchers claim that
researchers say that
Expresses state or condition (is sick, will be asleep)
Increases focus on the receiver of the action, less focus on the action’s doerAvoids identifying the doer or source of the action, event, status, condition
Polite start of a challenge or opposition to an idea; can protect the writer
Expresses event or activity (feels sick; slept, will say)
USE MODAL VERBS TO EXPRESS IDEAS IN A TENTATIVE MANNER
Writing Techniques for A-grade Thesis Statements
How to Write a Tentative Statement (1)
FAIL: Verb (Present Tense)
• The man is alive.• The ant is
sensitive.• The dog is
singing.
PASS: Modal Verb
• The man may be alive.• The ant appears
to be sensitive.• The dog might
be singing.
PRESENT TENSE
TECHNIQUE 1: USE A MODAL VERB
How to Write a Tentative Statement (2)
FAIL: Verb (Present Tense)
• The box is not heavy.• The cat is not my
imagination.• This pen is not
also a knife.
PASS: Modal Verb
• The box seems not to be heavy.• The cat could not
be my imagination.• This pen cannot
also be a knife.
PRESENT TENSE (2)
TECHNIQUE 1: USE A MODAL VERB
How to Write a Tentative Statement (3)
FAIL: Verb (Past Tense)
• The man was alive.• The ant was
sensitive.• The cat had
been a man.
PASS: Modal Verb
• The man may have been alive.• The ant appears to
have been sensitive.• The cat could have
been a man.
PAST TENSE
TECHNIQUE 1: USE A MODAL VERB
How to Write a Tentative Statement (4)
FAIL: Verb (Past Tense)
• The box was not heavy.• The dog was
not singing.• This pen was
also a knife.
PASS: Modal Verb
• The box seems not to have been heavy.• The dog might not
have been singing.• This pen could also
have been a knife.
PAST TENSE (2)
TECHNIQUE 1: USE A MODAL VERB
How to Write a Tentative Statement (5)
FAIL: Verb (Future Tense)
• The man will be alive.• The ant will
become sensitive.• The cat will be a
man.
PASS: Modal Verb
• The man may seem to be alive.• The ant will
appear to be sensitive.• The cat could be a
man.
FUTURE TENSE
TECHNIQUE 1: USE A MODAL VERB
How to Write a Tentative Statement (6)
FAIL: Verb (Future Tense)
• The box will not be heavy.• The dog will not
be singing.• This pen will
also be a knife.
PASS: Modal Verb
• The box will not seem to be heavy.• The dog might not
be singing.• This pen can also
be a knife.
FUTURE TENSE (2)
TECHNIQUE 1: USE A MODAL VERB
Write a Tentative Statement
FAIL: Verb1. Present: The man is alive.2. Present: The dog is
singing.3. Present: The cat is a man.4. Present: This pen is also a
knife.5. Past: The ant was
sensitive.6. Future: The box will not
heavy.
PASS: Modal Verb1. The man may __ alive.2. The dog might __ singing.3. The cat appears __ a
man.4. This pen seems __ also a
knife.5. The ant seemed __
sensitive.6. The box will not seem __
heavy.
REVIEW
TECHNIQUE 1: USE A MODAL VERB
Write a Tentative Statement
FAIL: Verb1. Present: The man is alive.2. Present: The dog is
singing.3. Present: The cat is a man.4. Present: This pen is also a
knife.5. Past: The ant was
sensitive.6. Future: The box will not
be heavy.
PASS: Modal Verb1. The man may be alive.2. The dog might be singing.3. The cat appears to be a
man.4. This pen seems to be also
a knife.5. The ant seemed to be
sensitive.6. The box will seem to be
not heavy.
ANSWERS
TECHNIQUE 1: USE A MODAL VERB
USE AN INDEFINITE SUBJECTTO INCREASE FOCUS ON THE TOPIC AND LESSEN FOCUS ON THE DOER OF THE ACTION
Writing Techniques for A-grade Thesis Statements
How to Write a Tentative Statement (7)
FAIL: Verb
• The man is alive.• The ant will
become sensitive.
PASS: Indefinite Subject
• It is said that the man is alive.• It is (thought, agreed,
believed) that the ant will become sensitive.
TECHNIQUE 2: USE AN INDEFINITE SUBJECT
How to Write a Tentative Statement (8)
FAIL: Verb
• The box was not heavy.• The dog will
be singing.• This pen can
also be a spoon.
PASS: Indefinite Subject
• It was (observed, proven) that the box was not heavy.• It seems that the dog
will be singing.• It was claimed that this
pen can also be a spoon.
TECHNIQUE 2: USE AN INDEFINITE SUBJECT
Write a Tentative Statement
FAIL: Verb
1. Present: The man is alive.
2. Present: The dog is singing.
3. Present: The cat is a man.
PASS: Indef Subj + Modal Verb
1. say the man may __ alive.
2. think the dog might __ singing.
3. agree the cat appears __ a man.
REVIEWTECHNIQUE 2: INDEFINITE SUBJECT + MODAL VERB
Write a Tentative Statement
FAIL: Verb
4. Present: This pen is also a knife.
5. Past: The ant was sensitive.
6. Future: The box will not heavy.
PASS: Indef Subj + Modal Verb
4. believe this pen seems __ also __ a knife.
5. prove the ant seemed __ sensitive.
6. claim the box will not seem __ heavy.
REVIEWTECHNIQUE 2: INDEFINITE SUBJECT + MODAL VERB
Write a Tentative Statement
FAIL: Verb
1. Present: The man is alive.
2. Present: The dog is singing.
3. Present: The cat is a man.
PASS: Indef Subj + Modal Verb
1. It is said that the man may be alive.
2. It is thought that the dog might be singing.
3. It is agreed that the cat appears to be a man.
TECHNIQUE 2: INDEFINITE SUBJECT + MODAL VERBANSWERS
Write a Tentative Statement
FAIL: Verb
4. Present: This pen is also a knife.
5. Past: The ant was sensitive.
6. Future: The box will not heavy.
PASS: Indef Subj + Modal Verb
4. It is believed that this pen seems to also be a knife.
5. It was proven that the ant seemed to be sensitive.
6. It may be claimed that the box will not seem to be heavy.
TECHNIQUE 2: INDEFINITE SUBJECT + MODAL VERBANSWERS
may, might, could
USE AN INDEFINITE SUBJECT PLUS A MODAL VERB
Writing Techniques for A-grade Thesis Statements
How to Write a Formal Tentative Statement (1)
FAIL: Verb
• The man will be alive.• The dog will
be singing.
PASS: Indef Subject + Modal
• It is said that the man may be alive.• It has been claimed
that the dog might be singing.
TECHNIQUE: INDEFINITE SUBJECT + PASSIVE VOICE + MODAL VERB
How to Write a Formal Tentative Statement (2)
FAIL: Verb
• The ant will become sensitive.
• The box will not be heavy.
• This pen cannot function as a spoon.
PASS: Indef Subject + Modal
• It might be argued that the ant appears to be sensitive.
• It has been found that the box seems not to be heavy.
• It was said that this pen could not possibly function as a spoon.
TECHNIQUE: INDEFINITE SUBJECT + PASSIVE VOICE + MODAL VERB
THE STRONG THESIS STATEMENTWriting Techniques for A-grade Thesis Statements
What is a Thesis (1)FAIL
• A thesis is an idea that needs no discussion.
PASS
• A thesis is an idea that can be discussed.
What is a Thesis (2)FAIL
• There is no need to prove or disprove it.
PASS
• There is a need to either prove or disprove it.
What is a Thesis (3)FAIL
• The reader already knows that the idea is clearly true or clearly false.
PASS
• The reader (does not know if, is unsure that) the idea is clearly true or clearly false.
The Good Thesis Statement (1)PASS
• The meaning is clear to the reader.
FAIL
• The meaning is unclear to the reader.
The Good Thesis Statement (2)PASS
• The thesis is tentatively either true or false.
FAIL
• The thesis is clearly either true or false.
The Good Thesis Statement (3)PASS
• The need to prove the thesis is clear.
FAIL
• The need to prove the thesis is unclear.
The Good Thesis Statement (4)PASS
• The need to prove the thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL
• The importance of proving the thesis is not clear.
Example: Mary is a woman. PASS
• The meaning is clear to the reader.
• The idea is tentatively either true or false.
• The need to prove the idea is a clear need
• The need to prove the thesis appears to be clearly important
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The idea is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
idea is unclear.• The importance of
proving the idea is not clear.
Example: Mary is not a woman. PASS
• The meaning is clear to the reader.
• The thesis is tentatively either true or false.
• The need to prove the thesis is clear.
• The need to prove the thesis appears to be clearly important
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
Mary may not be a woman. PASS
• The meaning is clear to the reader.
• The thesis is tentatively either true or false.
• The need to prove the thesis is clear.
• The need to prove the thesis appears to be clearly important
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
It seems that Mary may not be a woman.
PASS• The meaning is clear to
the reader.• The thesis is tentatively
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is clear.• The need to prove the
thesis appears to be clearly important
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
It seems that Mary may not be a woman; she may not be qualified to join the Olympic Games.
PASS• The meaning is clear to
the reader.• The thesis is tentatively
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is clear.• The need to prove the
thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
What is a strong thesis statement?
• The meaning is clear to the reader.• The thesis is tentatively either true or
false.• The need to prove the thesis is clear to
the reader.• The need to prove the thesis appears to
be clearly important.
REVIEW
THESIS STATEMENT PASS OR FAIL? 10-ITEM REVIEW QUIZ
The USA, the Philippines, and Russia showed the world the real meaning of modern people power.
PASS• The meaning is clear to
the reader.• The thesis is tentatively
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is clear.• The need to prove the
thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW: #1
The USA, the Philippines, and Russia seems to have demonstrated modern people power to the world.
PASS• The meaning is clear to
the reader.• The thesis is tentatively
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is clear.• The need to prove the
thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW #2
It can be said that the USA, the Philippines, and Russia demonstrated modern people power.
PASS• The meaning is clear to
the reader.• The thesis is tentatively
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is clear.• The need to prove the
thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW #3
The trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans.
PASS• The meaning is clear to
the reader.• The thesis is tentatively
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is clear.• The need to prove the
thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW: #4
The trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree appear to be useful to humans.
PASS• The meaning is clear to
the reader.• The thesis is tentatively
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is clear.• The need to prove the
thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW: #5
It is said that the trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans.
PASS• The meaning is clear to
the reader.• The thesis is tentatively
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is clear.• The need to prove the
thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW: #6
The trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans, so this coconut
plantation project should be approved.PASS
• The meaning is clear to the reader.
• The thesis is tentatively either true or false.
• The need to prove the thesis is clear.
• The need to prove the thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW: #7
It is proven that the trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans, so
this coconut project should be approved.PASS
• The meaning is clear to the reader.
• The thesis is tentatively either true or false.
• The need to prove the thesis is clear.
• The need to prove the thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW: #8
The trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree can be useful to humans, so this coconut
plantation project should be approved.PASS
• The meaning is clear to the reader.
• The thesis is tentatively either true or false.
• The need to prove the thesis is clear.
• The need to prove the thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW: #9
Electricity or cooking gas may not be the most important utilities in a kitchen.
PASS• The meaning is clear to
the reader.• The thesis is tentatively
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is clear.• The need to prove the
thesis appears to be clearly important.
FAIL• The meaning is unclear
to the reader. • The thesis is clearly
either true or false.• The need to prove the
thesis is unclear.• The importance of
proving the thesis is not clear.
REVIEW: #10
THESIS STATEMENT PASS OR FAIL? 10-ITEM REVIEW ANSWERS
THE 3-PART THESIS STATEMENT(3X1 METHOD)
Writing Techniques for a C-grade Thesis Statement
The 3X1 Technique: Positive
The trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans.
coconut tree
trunk leaves fruits
useful to humans
Sample: 3x1 Cluster Outline (Positive)
1 2 3
1
The 3X1 Technique (Negative)
Electric lights, rice cookers, or gas stoves may not be the most important utilities in a kitchen.
in kitchenselectric lights
rice cooker
sgas
stoves
not
the most important
Sample: 3x1 Cluster Outline (negative)
1 2 3
1
The 3X1 Technique (Mixed)
It can be said that the USA, the Philippines, but not Russia showed the world the real meaning of modern people power.
the USA
The Philippin
es
not Russia
showed people power
3x1 Cluster Outline (Mixed)
1 2 3
1
The 3X1 Technique• Positive statement: The trunk, leaves, and
fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans.
• Negative statement: Electric lights, rice cookers, or gas stoves may not be the most important utilities in a kitchen.
• Mixed statement: It can be said that the USA, the Philippines, but not Russia showed the world the real meaning of modern people power.
SUMMARY
THE 3-PART THESIS STATEMENT(1X3 METHOD)
Writing Techniques for a B-grade Thesis Statement
The 1X3 Technique: Positive
The most important parts of a flower are the petals, the pistils, and the stamens.
1x3 Cluster Outline (Positive)
important parts
are
petals pistils stamens
1 2 3
1
The 1X3 Technique: Mixed
Democracy can be beneficial and dangerous, but more effective than communism.
The 1x3 Cluster Outline (Mixed)democracy
beneficial dangerous effective
but
1 2 3
1
The 1X3 Technique
It is said that my country’s government is corrupt, the people are poor, and the quality of life is low.
The 1x3 Cluster Outline (Positive)
my country
It is said that
government is corrupt people are poor quality of life is low
1 2 3
1
CHANGING THE B-GRADE(1X3 METHOD)
Writing Techniques for a B-grade Thesis Statement
Improve the 1X3 Technique
Although a 1x3 statement can usually be a B-grade thesis statement, in this statement, for example ...
The most important parts of a flower are the petals, the pistils, and the stamens.... the grade can be changed, as follows.
Technique Three-part Thesis Statement (1x3)
1STATIVE The most important parts of a flower are the
petals, the pistils, and the stamens.D
ACTIVE Flowers have important parts such as petals, pistils, and stamens.
2 TENTATIVE
The most important parts of a flower can be the petals, the pistils, and the stamens. C
3FORMAL + STATEMEN
TIt said that the most important parts of a flower are the petals, the pistils, and the stamens. B
4FORMAL + TENTATIV
E
It is said that the most important parts of a flower can be the petals, the pistils, and the stamens.
A
5FORMAL & TENTATIV
EThe most important parts of a flower are said to be the petals, the pistils, and the stamens. A*
D-grade
C-grade
B-grade
A-grade
A*-grade
D-grade
YOU ARE HERE
YOU AIM HERE
Technique Three-part Thesis Statement (1x3)
1STATIVE The most important parts of a flower are the
petals, the pistils, and the stamens.D
ACTIVE Flowers have important parts such as petals, pistils, and stamens.
2 TENTATIVE
The most important parts of a flower can be the petals, the pistils, and the stamens. C
3FORMAL + STATEMEN
TIt said that the most important parts of a flower are the petals, the pistils, and the stamens. B
4FORMAL + TENTATIV
E
It is said that the most important parts of a flower can be the petals, the pistils, and the stamens.
A
5FORMAL & TENTATIV
EThe most important parts of a flower are said to be the petals, the pistils, and the stamens. A*
D-grade
C-grade
B-grade
A-grade
A*-grade
D-grade
YOU ARE HERE
YOU AIM HERE
Improve the 1X3 Technique
Democracy can be beneficial or dangerous but not ineffective.
Technique Three-part Thesis Statement (1x3)
1
STATIVE Democracy is beneficial or dangerous but not ineffective.
D
ACTIVE Democracy includes benefits and dangers but not ineffectiveness.
2 TENTATIVE
Democracy can be beneficial or dangerous but not ineffective. C
3FORMAL + STATEMEN
TIt has been claimed that democracy is beneficial or dangerous but not ineffective. B
4FORMAL + TENTATIV
EIt has been claimed that democracy can be beneficial or dangerous but not ineffective. A
5FORMAL & TENTATIV
EDemocracy is claimed to be beneficial or dangerous but not ineffective. A*
D-grade
C-grade
B-grade
A-grade
A*-grade
D-gradeYOU ARE HERE
YOU AIM HERE
Improve the 1X3 Technique
It is said that in my country the government is corrupt, the quality of life is poor, and the people are sad.
Technique Three-part Thesis Statement (1x3)
1
STATIVE In my country the government is corrupt, the quality of life is poor, and the people are sad.
DACTIVE In my country the government tolerates corruption,
lowers the quality of life, and saddens the people.
2 TENTATIVE
In my country the government seems to be corrupt, the quality of life can be poor, and the people appear to be sad.
C
3FORMAL + STATEMEN
TIt said that in my country the government is corrupt, the quality of life is poor, and the people are sad. B
4FORMAL + TENTATIV
E
It said that in my country the government seems to be corrupt, the quality of life can be poor, and the people appear to be sad.
A
5FORMAL & TENTATIV
EMy country’s government is said to be corrupt, the quality of life poor, and the people sad. A*
D-grade
C-grade
B-grade
A-grade
A*-grade
D-grade
YOU ARE HERE
YOU AIM HERE
THE 3-PART THESIS STATEMENT(3X3 METHOD)
Writing Techniques for an A-grade Thesis Statement
The 3X3 Technique (Positive)
It has been said that the trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans, animals, and to other plants.
The 3x3 Cluster Outline (Positive)The Coconut Tree
Trunks are useful
to humans
to animals
to other plants
Leaves are useful
to humans
to animals
to other plants
Fruits are useful
to humans
to animals
to other plants
1 2 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
OR
3x3 Cluster Outline (Positive)The Coconut Tree
to humans
trunks are useful
leaves are useful
fruits are useful
to animals
trunks are useful
leaves are useful
fruits are useful
to other plants
trunks are useful
leaves are useful
fruits are useful
1
2
3
1 2 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
The 3X3 Technique: Negative
Electric lights, rice cookers, or gas stoves may not be the most important utilities in a kitchen, a restaurant, or an apartment.
3x3 Cluster Outline (Negative)not the most important utilities
in a kitchen
electric lights
rice cookers
gas stoves
in a restaurant
electric lights
rice cookers
gas stoves
in an apartment
electric lights
rice cookers
gas stoves
1
2
3
1 2 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
OR
3x3 Cluster Outline (Negative)not the most important utilities
electric lights
in a kitchen
in a restaurant
in an apartment
rice cookers
in a kitchen
in a restaurant
in an apartment
gas stoves
in a kitchen
in a restaurant
in an apartment
1
2
3
1 2 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
The 3X3 Technique: Mixed
It can be said that the USA, the Philippines, and the USSR showed the world the real meaning of people power and democracy, but not efficient governance.
3x3 Cluster Outline (Mixed)the world
Saw people power
in the USA
in the Philippines
in the USSR
saw democracy
in the USA
in the Philippines
in the USSR
but not efficient government
in the USA
in the Philippines
in the USSR
1
2
3
1 2 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
OR
3x3 Cluster Outline (Mixed)showed the world
the USA
people power
democracy
not efficient government
the Philippines
people power
democracy
not efficient government
the USSR
people power
democracy
not efficient government
1
2
3
1 2 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
The 3X3 Technique• Positive: It has been said that the trunk, leaves,
and fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans, animals, and to other plants.
• Negative: Electric lights, rice cookers, or gas stoves may not be the most important utilities in a kitchen, a restaurant, or an apartment.
• Mixed: It can be said that the USA, the Philippines, and Russia showed the world the real meaning of people power and democracy, but not efficient governance.
SUMMARY
THESIS STATEMENT + OPPOSITION(3X3 + 1 METHOD)
Writing Techniques for an A*-grade Thesis Statement
3X3 + 1 : Add an Opposing Idea (1)
Positive should add negative: Although coconuts can be dangerous, the trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans, animals, and to other plants.
3X3 + 1 : Add an Opposing Idea (2)
Negative should add positive: Despite popular perception to the contrary, electric lights, rice cookers, or gas stoves may not be the most important utilities in a kitchen, a restaurant, or an apartment.
3X3 + 1 : Add an Opposing Idea (3)
Mixed: It can be said that the USA, the Philippines, and Russia showed the world the real meaning of people power and democracy, but not efficient governance. (opposing idea is already present)
NOTE: If you use 3x3 mixed, there’s no need to add opposing ideas to get an A*
3x3 + 1 Cluster Outline (Mixed)the world
saw people power
in the USA
in the Philippines
in the USSR
saw democracy
in the USA
in the Philippines
in the USSR
but not efficient government
in the USA
in the Philippines
in the USSR
1
2
3
1 2 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
OR
3x3 + 1 Cluster Outline (Mixed)the world
in the USA
saw people power
saw democracy
not efficient government
in the Philippines
saw people power
saw democracy
not efficient government
in the USSR
saw people power
saw democracy
not efficient government
1
2
3
1 2 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
3x3 + 1 : Add an opposing idea• Positive: Although coconuts can be dangerous, the
trunk, leaves, and fruits of the coconut tree are useful to humans, animals, and to other plants.
• Negative: Despite popular perception to the contrary, electric lights, rice cookers, or gas stoves may not be the most important utilities in a kitchen, a restaurant, or an apartment.
• Mixed: It can be said that the USA, the Philippines, and Russia showed the world the real meaning of people power and democracy, but not efficient governance. (opposing idea is already present)
SUMMARY
What is a strong thesis statement?• The meaning is clear to the reader.• The thesis is tentatively either true or false. • Tentative statements are used (modals,
etc)• The need to prove the thesis is clear to the
reader.• The need to prove the thesis appears to be
clearly important.
REVIEW
REVIEW
What is an A-grade thesis statement?• Use the formula 3x3 positive.• Use the formula 3x3 negative.What is an A*-grade thesis statement?• Use the formula 3x3 mixed or• Use the formula 3x3 + 1
WHAT’S NEXT?
CREATING THE A* PAPER OR PROPOSAL
The A* Paper: How Sure Is It?An A*-grade thesis statement must mean
an A*-grade research proposal or paper.• Many times, this does not happen.• Often, the result can be an A or B paper.• Or even a C or D.• If it’s plagiarized, it’s an F grade.
Seven (7) Tips for an A*paper1. A very strong thesis statement2. Correct APA structure of the proposal (or
report, paper or research document)
3. Correct APA-style references4. Well-done Research Notes5. Integrated quotes with APA-style citations.6. Integrated paraphrases with APA-style
citations. (See It’s OK to Copy)
7. Combine various ideas into a new idea. Three steps how to do this in the next slide
Combine various ideas into a new idea
Step 1: State how or why the new idea may succeed.
Use a theory to defend or support this.
Combine various ideas into a new idea
Step 2: State how or why the new idea may fail.
Use a theory to defend or support this.
Combine various ideas into a new idea
Step 3: State how or how you might balance, counter, or neutralize the possible failure.
Use a theory to defend or support this.
END OF PRESENTATION
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By Jaime Alfredo CabreraAlbukhary International University, Malaysia