WRITING A THESIS STATEMENT
A Thesis Statement…
States exactly what you plan to write and
research
 Declares what you believe and what you intend
to prove.
 It is an interpretation or argument explaining the
significance of this information.
 Typically the last sentence of the lead paragraph


A good thesis statement is what makes an essay or project
thoughtful instead of a simple retelling of facts.
How to Write a Thesis Statement:

Ask yourself the following question:
 What
do I want readers to know, believe, or
understand about this topic?

Begin your thesis statement by directly stating your
topic
 Example:

The physics of…
Then complete the sentence with your answer to the
question above.
Example



Topic: Dogs
Question: What makes Australian Shepherds good
working dogs?
Thesis:
Australian Shepherds’ intelligence, loyalty , and
willingness to learn make them excellent working dogs.
Or
Australian Shepherds make good working dogs
because they are intelligent, loyal, and willing to learn.
Do’s & Don’t for Constructing a Thesis
Statement






Effective thesis's DO:
takes a stand
is the main idea of essay
is narrow
is specific
is one main point
contains evidence and
support
Effective thesis's Do Not’s:
 should not contain two
conflicting ideas.
 should never be too
broad
 should not contain several
main points
Examples of Science Thesis Statements:
Famous Physicists

Sir Isaac Newton changed the world of science with his discovery of
Newton’s First Law, Newton’s Second Law and Newton’s Third Law.
Physics of Sports

Physics concepts can be seen in the sport of football in the form of
tackling, throwing a ball and blocking your opponent.
Physics of Nature

Birds in flight show a great example of physics in nature through the
force that their wings must exert to maintain altitude, the continuous
pull of gravity upon them and their ability to streamline and dive
for their prey.