Writing a Strong Thesis Statement
Prompt: Write an essay explaining how technology has changed
people’s lives.
1. Deconstruct the prompt. First, be sure you know exactly what the prompt is
requesting—and then develop your answer.
2. “Echo” the prompt with your answer. (You’ll modify this in the next steps.)
3. Next, replace the echoed words with synonyms. (Try using a thesaurus.)
4. Finally, restructure your thesis in a unique format with your words and voice.
Writing a Strong Thesis Statement
Prompt: Write an essay explaining how technology has changed
people’s lives.
1. Deconstruct the prompt. First, be sure you know exactly what the prompt is
requesting—and then develop your answer.
2. “Echo” the prompt with your answer. (You’ll modify this in the next steps.)
3. Next, replace the echoed words with synonyms. (Try using a thesaurus.)
4. Finally, restructure your thesis in a unique format with your words and voice.