EM7 Chris Payne

Thesis Statement Guide Results

Thesis Statement Model #1: Sample Thesis Statement

Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots.

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 Red Teaming could slow down the decision-making process by adding too many people and too many ideas., Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots.

Thesis Statement Model #3: Thesis with Reasons

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

Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. because Pain points are identified early on instead of later because they are discussed in the planning stage instead of the implementation stage., Success is defined and metrics can be gleaned from these red-teaming sessions., and When decisions are made, many departments are often subject to requirements and restrictions that actually hinder, not help their efficient operation because those groups are not invited to the decision-making table..

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 Red Teaming could slow down the decision-making process by adding too many people and too many ideas.Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. because Pain points are identified early on instead of later because they are discussed in the planning stage instead of the implementation stage., Success is defined and metrics can be gleaned from these red-teaming sessions., and When decisions are made, many departments are often subject to requirements and restrictions that actually hinder, not help their efficient operation because those groups are not invited to the decision-making table..

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 Red Teaming could slow down the decision-making process by adding too many people and too many ideas.Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. because Pain points are identified early on instead of later because they are discussed in the planning stage instead of the implementation stage., Success is defined and metrics can be gleaned from these red-teaming sessions., and When decisions are made, many departments are often subject to requirements and restrictions that actually hinder, not help their efficient operation because those groups are not invited to the decision-making table..

Paragraph #1

First, Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. because Pain points are identified early on instead of later because they are discussed in the planning stage instead of the implementation stage..

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, Success is defined and metrics can be gleaned from these red-teaming sessions..

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 Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. is When decisions are made, many departments are often subject to requirements and restrictions that actually hinder, not help their efficient operation because those groups are not invited to the decision-making table..

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 Red Teaming could slow down the decision-making process by adding too many people and too many ideas., Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots..

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.

Here’s a link to my Pletica Map.  I’ve included the Rationale map, these generator results and all of the argument dissections in a waypoint presentation.

https://www.plectica.com/maps/UPRDSZWNM?present=1

7 thoughts on “EM7 Chris Payne


  1. Hey Chris,
    Great job on your mapping. I agree i would like to see more focus on getting children active to fight obesity. Also, it was smart to put your Thesis inside your plectica map. Hindsight is 20/20, i really should have did that. I am still getting used to mapping everything. Smart thinking, sir!


    1. Thanks! I appreciate you blazing the trail for all of us. Sometimes, its hard to know how to put it all together until you see someone who does it first.


  2. Great job on your map! I agree Anthony’s comment on adding the thesis to the pletica map. Good thinking there. I like how detailed your thesis work is. Mine did not turn out to be as detailed as yours is. I also chose to use Red Team as my topic for the blog. I am excited to see where you go with yours. It looks like you have great content that you plan on including!


  3. I like how much detail you put into your map and in how you are thinking about Red Teaming. That will be my topic as well, so it is good to see how someone else doing the same topic/blog is looking at the topic!


  4. Great post! There is quite a bit of work out into this assignment, I found it enjoyable!


  5. It looks like a good looking blog being formed, this was a long assignment, but it looks like you have it under control. Good work on this Chris!

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