A title can often give the reader some notion of what the thesis is going to be, but it is not the thesis itself. The thesis itself, as presented in the thesis statement, does not suggest the main idea-it is the main idea. Remember, too, that a thesis statement will always be a complex sentence; there is no other way to make a statement.
A thesis takes a stand. It expresses an attitude toward the subject. It is not the subject itself.
A thesis makes a judgment of interpretation. There's no way to spend a whole paper supporting a statement that needs to support.
FACT: NOT A THESIS
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Despite its general excellence, the new health program should be run only on an experimental basis for two or three years.
Even granting a few troubles, the Columbus Cavaliers should be able to make the play- offs.
A. Write T next to each thesis statement below. Write NT if there is no thesis statement.
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