Question

remember, the thesis is a one - sentence summary that expresses the main idea of your essay. it makes your intentions clear to the audience and sets the tone for your approach to the issue (discursive or argumentative). it also gives your essay a clear focus. everything you write in your essay will relate back to this claim, which makes it the most essential component of any introduction.
we have also discussed a common error many students make, which is crafting long lists in the thesis. avoid this. having too many ideas listed makes a thesis sound awkward, too long, and disjointed. it is more useful to start with a broader thesis.
example prompt: in today’s society, to what extent does the use of accurate grammar still matter?
thesis: in today’s society, the use of accurate grammar is still necessary because it builds credibility, upholds academic values, ensures clear communication, maintains traditional systems, and makes the world a better place.
cbl4q1: what’s wrong with this thesis? how could we fix it? answer in the space below. bonus points if you rewrite it and craft a much better thesis.
cbl4 activity 1: approach: which approach does each of these thesis statements take? label them argumentative (a) or discursive (d). why are some of the words underlined? what are those?
example prompt: in today’s society, to what extent does the use of accurate grammar still matter?

1. thesis: while some people claim that accurate grammar is no longer necessary in a digitally - driven era, it still serves a very important purpose in the professional world.
2. thesis: accurate grammar still matters in modern communication, though not always.
3. thesis: whether spoken or written, good grammar is directly associated with professional credibility and trust, so being accurate still matters when communicating today.

from cambridge international as level english general paper coursebook by jill pavich, p 21
the argumentative thesis

Explanation:

For CBL4Q1, the problem with the thesis "In today's society the use of accurate grammar is still necessary because it builds credibility, upholds academic values, ensures clear communication, maintains traditional systems, and makes the world a better place" is that it lists too many ideas, making it sound awkward and disjointed. To fix it, start with a broader and more focused claim. For the activity, all three thesis statements are argumentative as they present a stance on the importance of accurate grammar. The underlined words are key - concepts that define the stance, such as "accurate grammar", "necessary", "matters", etc.

Answer:

CBL4Q1: Problem - Lists too many ideas. Fix - Broaden and focus the claim.

1. A. It presents a stance against the idea that accurate grammar is no longer necessary. Key - concepts are underlined.
2. A. It takes a stance on the importance of accurate grammar in modern communication. Key - concepts are underlined.
3. A. It argues for the importance of good grammar in relation to professional credibility. Key - concepts are underlined.