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=Thesis statements....=

The thesis statement is probably one of the most difficult sentences to write. It is the basis for the rest of your paper and it needs to be placed as the last sentence in your first paragraph!

Here is a simple formula for writing your thesis statement: SUBJECT + AN ARGUMENT+ ROAD MAP= THESIS

__SUBJECT__: This is basically what your paper is going to be about. Your simple subject is usually a name, a title, or theme.


 * Native American Archetypes**

__ARGUMENT__: This is what you are going to prove in your paper...make sure this is an actual argument!

Native American Archetypes **are present in early writings by Europeans**

__ROAD MAP__: The road map is a simple way to set up your body paragraphs. This is usually "how" part of the paper.

Native American Archetypes are present in early writing by Europeans **such as fairy tales, fables, and children's stories.**


 * Helpful hints on thesis statements:**
 * **They are not in a form of a question.**
 * **They are placed last in the beginning paragraph.**
 * **There should be an argument that you have to prove in your paper!**
 * **They are about 25 words or fewer.**
 * **[] helpful website**