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9.2: Locating and Evaluating Thesis Statements

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    The following video offers a definition of thesis statements, and guidance for finding thesis statements as you read.

    Pay attention to the difference between explicit thesis statements and implicit (or implied) thesis statements.

    (This video was made for a specific class, so it will make references to assignments that won’t apply to you. You can also stop watching at 6:00, since the video then proceeds to writing thesis statements, which is not our focus at the moment.)

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