Purpose
"Do"s and "Don't"s
Examples
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Where is the thesis statement located?
The third sentence in the intro paragraph
100
Should each paragraph have a thesis?
No
100

From this prompt: "Explain methods global warming could be stopped." Is the following a good thesis? Why? "Global warming threatens humanity."

No, as it does not answer the prompt
200
How should the thesis relate to the prompt?
The thesis should answer the question in the prompt, but not back it up with details.
200
How many sentences should a thesis be?
1
200

From this prompt: "Explain methods global warming could be stopped." Is this a good thesis? Why? "As global warming threatens humanity, people need to begin to start recycling.  This helps minimize waste and fossil fuels."

No, as it is multiple sentences and too detailed
300

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

To summarize your essay

300
Should the thesis list suptopics?
No
300

From this prompt: "Explain methods global warming could be stopped." Is the following a good thesis? Why? "Global warming threatens humans, so people need to become informed, recycle, and use more eco-friendly power sources."

No, as the thesis lists reasons.
400
Do the details have to be supported by the thesis?
Yes
400
Should the thesis be supported by each paragraph?
Yes
400

From this prompt: "Explain methods global warming could be stopped."  Is the following a good thesis? Why?  "As global warming threatens humans, people need to respect nature more to stop global warming."

No, as it makes it seem as though that is the only method and is too specific.  It does not include a phrase similar to "for a variety of reasons".
500
Should the thesis give details about the paragraphs or only a general idea?
Only a general idea
500
Should a thesis be a general statement about the topic?
No.  The thesis should be overarching over the essay, but it should still provide an answer and relate specifically to the essay's details.
500
From this prompt: "Explain methods global warming could be stopped." Correct the following thesis: "Earth needs to be saved from global warming in multiple ways"
Something along the lines of "As global warming threatens Earth, we need to take multiple actions to stop global warming from hurting our ecosystem."  (Key parts: we need to, some details about global warming)
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