COM 172 Week 3 Thesis Statement and Outline

Instructions

Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Thesis Statement and Outline

Develop a thesis statement for your research essay using the following equation:

limited topic + controlling idea, point, attitude, or slant = thesis

Write your completed equation and thesis statement at the top of your submitted University of Phoenix Material: Thesis Statement and Outline for your instructor’s approval and feedback.

Create an outline using University of Phoenix Material: Thesis Statement and Outline or an outline format of your own creation. In the outline for the body of your paper, remember to include the details and sources that will support your thesis. As you develop your outline, try to avoid bias in order to strengthen your argument.

Explain in a brief paragraph of at least 150 words why you decided to sequence your outline as you did.

Post your completed University of Phoenix Material: Thesis Statement and Outline as an attachment.

Review the additional resources from the Center for Writing Excellence for further support:

• “Thesis”
• “The Writing Process – Placing Words on Paper”
• “Developing the Topic”