Copy this form into your word processor.  In Word, paste special, as unformatted text, or you will have to work around the boxes.  For each statement that is not a thesis statement, rewrite it so that it qualifies as one.  Send these rewritten statements to your groups for their feedback. Be sure to use the Thesis Handout to help with understanding the attributes of the thesis. The final revised copy should be emailed as a .rtf document on Monday, 1/26/04.  Good luck! 

  1. Name
    E-mail

  2. Writing email is required for some classes.


  3. If you like discussing how important computers are in schools, you will like my paper.


  4. I am going to write about computers and their importance in school.


  5. Understanding computers might be important for students.


  6. Using the Internet should, perhaps, be learned in college.


  7. Watching television is stupid and shouldn't be encouraged by anyone.


  8. MTV is popular today with some teens.


  9. X-Files is watched by many people.


  10. The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader about how important email is.


  11. Children can't use Internet as it is bad for their health and makes them stupid.


  12. After finishing this exercise, take a few moments and discuss what you understand about thesis statements and their relevance to the essay. Three or four sentences would be sufficient.


 
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