
College Writing Skills with Readings 8th Edition by John Langan
Edition 8ISBN: 978-0073371665
College Writing Skills with Readings 8th Edition by John Langan
Edition 8ISBN: 978-0073371665 Exercise 83
Write a thesis for each group of supporting statements. This activity will give you practice in writing an effective essay thesis-one that is neither too broad nor too narrow. It will also help you understand the logical relationship between a thesis and its supporting details.
Thesis: ________________________________________________
a. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and helped lead the American Revolution.
b. As third president of the United States, he negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the country.
c. He donated the first books in the Library of Congress.
Thesis: ________________________________________________
a. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and helped lead the American Revolution.
b. As third president of the United States, he negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the country.
c. He donated the first books in the Library of Congress.
Explanation
Thomas Jefferson con...
College Writing Skills with Readings 8th Edition by John Langan
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