Thesis statement
Thesis statement
Outline
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Outline
Introduction
Introduction
Example 1:
Teenagers in many American cities have been involved in more
gangs in the last five years than ever before. These gangs of
teens have been committing a lot of violent crimes. The victims
of these crimes are both gang members and people outside of
gangs. Many people do not want to travel to areas in our cities
because of the danger from this problem. For this terrible
situation to stop, it is going to take a combined effort on the
part of many people. Excellent, supervised after-school
programs, more jobs available for teens, and healthy family
relationships will go a long way towards ending this crisis in
our society.
Introduction
Example 2:
During the Middle Ages in Europe and the Middle East there was
much armed conflict between Christians and Muslims.
Christians called these conflicts the Crusades because they were
fighting under the sign of the cross to save the holy lands of the
Bible from being desecrated by non-Christians. However, the
true reason for fighting for these lands was less than holy. It
was mainly a desire for economic gain that prompted the
Christian leaders to send soldiers to fight in the Holy Land.
Conclusion
Use a quotation.
Conclusion
Example:
The problem of teen gang violence can be eliminated. It will,
however, take time, money, and a combined effort on the part of
many people. Organized, free, after-school programs such as:
sports teams and games; art, music, and drama activities;
internships in local area businesses and professional organizations;
and interesting volunteer activities in the community would help
engage teens in worthwhile pursuits outside of school hours. More
job opportunities for teens, especially those funded by state and
local programs, would offer income for teens as well as productive
work for the community. Outreach to families through schools,
community organizations, and places of worship would help
promote inter-generational activities that could improve family
closeness, helping teens to work on their problems at the family
level, instead of taking them to the streets. If these programs can be
implemented, we will surely see a decrease in teen gang activity
and safer streets and neighborhoods for us all.
Citing sources
Why?
It lets your reader know that you want to make clear to them
which are your ideas/words/pictures, etc. and which are someone
else's. If you do not cite your sources, you are committing
plagiarism (Plagiarism is an unlawful act in which you use
someone else's work as if it is your own. It can get you in big
trouble. Avoid it.).
It gives your Thesis Statement a lot more credibility because you
obviously didn't just make up what you are claiming. You did your
research!
Your reader can check the original source for more information or
for accuracy if they want to challenge you.
Citing Sources
When?
Citing Sources
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