Directions: When you start a paper, you should have in mind a general topic that you wish to write about. A topic is a general area of inquiry or the general subject of your paper. A thesis statement is an argument that you present based on your topic. The complexity of your thesis statement will depend on the length and purpose of your paper. Some people like to try and think of a thesis statement before they start writing their paper or even at outline.
Areas What to do What to Write
Topic
Target Audience
Theme
Tone and Motif
Genre/Type
Point of View
