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Thesis Statement Guide Results

Thesis Statement Model #1: Sample Thesis Statement

Biomimicry is a great road map to follow to make a better product

Thesis Statement Model #2: Thesis with Concession

Notice that this model makes a concession by addressing an argument from the opposing viewpoint first, and then uses the phrase “even though” and states the writer’s opinion/main idea as a rebuttal.

Even though Biomimicry may not be practical and can be costly to create., Biomimicry is a great road map to follow to make a better product

Thesis Statement Model #3: Thesis with Reasons

Here, the use of “because” reveals the reasons behind the writer’s opinion/main idea.

Biomimicry is a great road map to follow to make a better product because Biomimicry fits and works with things because it fits into nature and the world perfectly because it is what nature already does., We are already using Biomimicry in some of our most technological advancements in human history., and It is used by nature which through evolution has had hundreds of years of trial and error to perfect itself..

Thesis Statement Model #4: Thesis with Concession and Reasons

This model both makes a concession to opposing viewpoint and states the reasons/arguments for the writer’s main idea.

While Biomimicry may not be practical and can be costly to create., Biomimicry is a great road map to follow to make a better product because Biomimicry fits and works with things because it fits into nature and the world perfectly because it is what nature already does., We are already using Biomimicry in some of our most technological advancements in human history., and It is used by nature which through evolution has had hundreds of years of trial and error to perfect itself..

Remember: These thesis statements are generated based on the answers provided on the form. Use the Thesis Statement Guide as many times as you like. Your ideas and the results are anonymous and confidential. When you build a thesis statement that works for you, ensure that it addresses the assignment. Finally, you may have to rewrite the thesis statement so that the spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct.

Thesis Statement Guide: Sample Outline

Use the outline below, which is based on the five–paragraph essay model, when drafting a plan for your own essay. This is meant as a guide only, so we encourage you to revise it in a way that works best for you.

Introductory Paragraph

Start your introduction with an interesting “hook” to reel your reader in. An introduction can begin with a rhetorical question, a quotation, an anecdote, a concession, an interesting fact, or a question that will be answered in your paper. The idea is to begin broadly and gradually bring the reader closer to the main idea of the paper. At the end of the introduction, you will present your thesis statement. The thesis statement model used in this example is a thesis with reasons.

Even though Biomimicry may not be practical and can be costly to create., Biomimicry is a great road map to follow to make a better product because Biomimicry fits and works with things because it fits into nature and the world perfectly because it is what nature already does., We are already using Biomimicry in some of our most technological advancements in human history., and It is used by nature which through evolution has had hundreds of years of trial and error to perfect itself..

Paragraph #1

First, Biomimicry is a great road map to follow to make a better product because Biomimicry fits and works with things because it fits into nature and the world perfectly because it is what nature already does..

Notice that this Assertion is the first reason presented in the thesis statement. Remember that the thesis statement is a kind of “mapping tool” that helps you organize your ideas, and it helps your reader follow your argument. In this body paragraph, after the Assertion, include any evidence–a quotation, statistic, data–that supports this first point. Explain what the evidence means. Show the reader how this entire paragraph connects back to the thesis statement.

Paragraph #2

Additionally, We are already using Biomimicry in some of our most technological advancements in human history..

The first sentence of the second body paragraph should reflect an even stronger Assertion to support the thesis statement. Generally, the second point listed in the thesis statement should be developed here. Like with the previous paragraph, include any evidence–a quotation, statistic, data–that supports this point after the Assertion. Explain what the evidence means. Show the reader how this entire paragraph connects back to the thesis statement.

Paragraph #3

Finally, the most important reason Biomimicry is a great road map to follow to make a better product is It is used by nature which through evolution has had hundreds of years of trial and error to perfect itself..

Your strongest point should be revealed in the final body paragraph. Also, if it’s appropriate, you can address and refute any opposing viewpoints to your thesis statement here. As always, include evidence–a quotation, statistic, data–that supports your strongest point. Explain what the evidence means. Show the reader how this entire paragraph connects back to the thesis statement.

Concluding Paragraph

Indeed, while Biomimicry may not be practical and can be costly to create., Biomimicry is a great road map to follow to make a better product.

Rephrase your thesis statement in the first sentence of the conclusion. Instead of summarizing the points you just made, synthesize them. Show the reader how everything fits together. While you don’t want to present new material here, you can echo the introduction, ask the reader questions, look to the future, or challenge your reader.

Remember: This outline is based on the five–paragraph model. Expand or condense it according to your particular assignment or the size of your opinion/main idea. Again, use the Thesis Statement Guide as many times as you like, until you reach a thesis statement and outline that works for you.