Choosing a Thesis Statement

Choose the best thesis statement for this topic: Fairfax County is a large suburban county outside of Washington, DC – discuss factors that make it a good place to live.

• Fairfax County has over 1 million residents, a strong economic base, and a diverse population.

• Fairfax County is an exciting and dynamic place to live because it has lots of people, diversity, and a strong, thriving economy.

Choose the best thesis statement for this topic: Discuss the importance of learning another language.

• Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill. It can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one’s mind to the ideas of another culture.

• Spanish, French, Latin and Chinese are all offered as courses at Massillon Junior High School.

Choose the best thesis statement for this topic: Andrew Carnegie

• Andrew Carnegie was a man of strong character because he gave money to the construction of libraries, schools, and theaters.

• Andrew Carnegie was a titan of industry who amassed a large fortune by investing in the steel industry in the late 1800s.

Choose the best thesis statement for this topic: Discuss the impact of the Westward expansion movement.

• Westward expansion is a tragic moment in our nation’s history because Native Americans faced discrimination, buffalo were annihilated, and the American Indians were forced onto reservations.

• Westward expansion was a time period in which Native Americans moved to reservations, buffalo were killed, the transcontinental railroad was build and boom towns were created.

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• I want to show how cardiology has changed in the last 20 years.

• The advances in cardiology over the last 20 years significantly impacted the field of medicine.

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• Learning new skills can be difficult and frustrating.

• Learning to write takes work, patience, and determination.

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• The average person can now expect to live longer.

• People are living longer than ever due to better diets, a cleaner environment, and improved medical care.

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• Although universities offer courses in many European languages, many professors and students see the need to offer Arabic, Chinese, and Hindi as well.

• Many professors and students believe there is a need for university courses in Arabic, Chinese, and Hindi.

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• Nike's "Just do it" advertising campaign was created in 1988.

• In order to create a successful commercial, it is important to consider the target audience, placement, and media.

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• Canadian winters are longer and colder than Italian winters.

• Canadian winters offer the best climate for the development of amateur athletes in skiing, figure skating, and hockey.