Prewriting Worksheet 13: Brainstorming the Thesis



Step 12: Brainstorming the Thesis

Directions: To create a thesis for your own research paper, begin by evaluating your research and central idea. (Review worksheet 4 for controlling idea.)

1. The specific subject is: Cesar Chavez

2. The controlling idea of this paper is: I believe Cesar Chavez improved the civil rights of migrant workers because he worked hard to create a strong education program, exposed unjust treatment, and empowered the farm workers.

3. Topic Sentences from your body paragraph template:

I. Cesar Chavez worked diligently to establish a strong education program.

II. Cesar Chavez bravely exposed the unjust treatment of the migrant workers.

III. Cesar Chavez used his strong skills of persuasion to empower the farm workers.

4. Turn controlling idea into thesis:

A hero to the Mexican-American farm workers and to all Americans, Cesar Chavez used non-violent methods to improve the life conditions of migrant workers.

YOUR TURN

1. The specific subject of your paper is: ________________________________________________________

2. The controlling idea of your paper is: ________________________________________________________

3. The topic sentences of your template are:

I. _________________________________________________________________________________

II. _________________________________________________________________________________

III. _________________________________________________________________________________

4. Turn the controlling idea of this paper into a thesis statement.

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