for my opinion essay
2007-10-21 18:31:22 · 7 answers · asked by indiocanada 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I'm going to say no. Your prof/teacher definitely wants a statement, not a question, for your thesis statement.
I think you could pull off a question in a casual article and definitely in creative writing, but an opinion essay is written in a standard format. Your opinion might be that some aspect is questionable, and that's fine. Stick to the standard format and back up any statements you make with references from the text/your research.
Good luck!
2007-10-21 18:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by bathtubjinn1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-11 06:31:14 · answer #2 · answered by Sharleen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was taught not to, and therefore I will recommend that you do not. A thesis statement is your position, clearly stated, on the subject and should not be cryptic or consist of fence-straddling (not being able to pick sides.) However, you can have questions littered throughout the intro of your paper; you can even have a question be your hook.
2007-10-21 18:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by Lyss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
Does your entire paper support this one statement. Everything in your paper needs to come back to your thesis statement. Make it a definate position that does not lead to misunderstanding or question in your stand. You are beyond question...you are making a statement.
2007-10-21 18:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by Neighbor lady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a question would be the research question of a hypothesis and not a thesis statement. Simply state the opinion that you are going to try to support and defend.
* Are green olives more popular on pizza than black olives?
is a research question
* Green olives are not more popular on pizza then black olives.
is a thesis statement
* More pizza will be sold with black olives than green olives.
is a research hypothesis
Each is useful and could lead out the same paper - but for your essay, a thesis statement is the preferred technique.
2007-10-21 18:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by CoachT 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
yes, a supporting thesis statement can so long as it is qualified.
In general you should have a single statement also.
For example:
Will the seasonal patterns of the wild cause the bird to migrate or will evidence show that structure nesting allows the bird to remain during the winter?
2007-10-21 18:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hope this helps!
2016-02-25 22:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the format for writing a standard five-paragraph essay. The Thesis statement is included. Note: thesis statements cannot be questions.
1st paragraph:
1st sentence: introduction of topic
2nd sentence: thesis which states your opinion on the topic.
3rd sentence: sentence stating the first reason for your opinion (sentence will be restated in paragraph 2 as a topic sentence).
4th sentence: sentence stating your second reason for your opinion. (sentence will be restated as the topic sentence of the 3rd paragraph)
5th sentence: state your third reason for your opinion (sentence will be restated as the topic sentence of your fourth paragraph)
Paragraph 2:
Sentence 1: topic sentence which restates your first reason for your opinion.
Sentence 2: 1st evidence supporting that reason
Sentence 3: supporting sentence for 1st evidence
Sentence 4: supporting sentence for 1st evidence
Sentence 5: 2nd evidence supporting the first reason for your opinion
Sentence 6: supporting sentence for 2nd evidence
Sentence 7: supporting sentence for 2n evidence
Sentence 8: 3rd evidence for 1st reason
Sentence 9: supporting sentence for 3rd evidence
Sentence 10: support for 3rd evidence
Paragraph 3:
1st sentence: Topic sentence which restates your second reason for your opinion.
2nd sentence: 1st evidence for 2nd reason
3rd sentence: supporting sentence for 1st evidence
4th sentence: supporting sentence for 1st evidence
5th sentence: 2nd evidence for 2nd reason
6th sentence: support for 2nd evidence
7th sentence: support for 2nd evidence
8th sentence: 3rd evidence for 2nd reason
9th sentence: support for 3rd evidence
10th sentence: support for 3rd evidence
4th paragraph:
1st sentence: topic sentence which restates your 3rd reason for your opinion
2nd sentence: 1st evidence for 3rd reason
3rd sentence: support for 1st evidence
4th sentence: support for 1st evidence
5th sentence: 2nd evidence for 3rd reason
6th sentence: support for 2nd evidence
7th sentence: support for 2nd evidence
8th sentence: 3rd evidence for 3rd reason
9th sentence: support for 3rd evidence
10th sentence: support for 3rd evidence
5th paragraph:
1st sentence: restate your topic.
2nd sentence: restate your thesis
3rd sentence: restate 1st topic sentence
4th sentence: restate 2nd topic sentence
5th sentence: restate 3rd topic sentence
6th sentence: conclusion
NOTE: ALL RESTATEMENTS OF PREVIOUS SENTENCES SUCH AS TOPIC SENTENCES OR THESIS NEED TO BE WORDED DIFFERENTLY EACH TIME! DO NOT FORGET THAT!
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2007-10-21 19:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by ender 3 · 9⤊ 0⤋