Thesis Worksheet

Thesis Worksheet Working Thesis

Points that can be made against the thesis

Final Thesis

Suggestions for beginning a thesis of argument: Despite the . . . Although . . . In spite of the fact that . . . While . . . Even though . . . While it is true that . . .

Points that are in favor of the thesis

The following transitional words or phrases will introduce almost any paragraph of argument (when you are presenting a point of the opposing view to counter with points of your own): Admittedly And Assuredly But Certainly, Clearly, then Consequently Even so Furthermore Granted

However In addition In fact Indeed It is true that Moreover Nevertheless No doubt Nobody denies Obviously

Of course On the other hand Still The fact remains Therefore Thus To be sure True Undoubtedly Unquestionably Yet