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Use the drop-down menus to identify each type of thesis statement. Although outsourcing, automation, and commercialization have increased farm productivity, these changes have come at the cost of small family farmers. Charter schools offer a viable and equitable alternative for students in failing public schools. Corporate tax cuts stimulate growth on Wall Street but do little to revitalize and advance the interests of Main Street. Expanding early childhood opportunities will benefit communities by meeting the needs of working parents, increasing early literacy rates, and boosting social-emotional learning. Campaigns to adopt a federal minimum wage fail to account for the costs and considerations of small business owners across disparate regions.

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Although outsourcing, automation, and commercialization have increased farm productivity, these changes have come at the cost of small family farmers.:counterargument
Charter schools offer a viable and equitable alternative for students in failing public schools.:open
Corporate tax cuts stimulate growth on Wall Street but do little to revitalize and advance the interests of Main Street.:counterargument
Expanding early childhood opportunities will benefit communities by meeting the needs of working parents, increasing early literacy rates, and boosting social-emotional learning.:closed
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Which thesis statement is the most effective?

A
Until empirical studies have been done on how green-light therapy affects migraines, people should avoid using the technology.
B
Although scientists have just begun empirical studies on how green-light therapy affects migraines, sufficient anecdotal evidence supports the effectiveness of the treatment.
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Failure to conduct empirical studies on how green-light therapy affects migraines indicates that the treatment may be unsafe or ineffective.
D
Anecdotal evidence combined with empirical studies demonstrates how green-light therapy greatly reduces the severity and occurrences of migraines.
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Empirical studies contrast the anecdotal evidence in regards to how effective green-light therapy may be in helping treat migraines.
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Which claims of fact inform this thesis? Check all that apply.

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Many students object to being forced to wear uniforms.
B
Requiring students to wear school uniforms is wrong.
C
The use of school uniforms has some benefits.
D
Schools make rules to intimidate and control students.
E
The right to choose one’s clothing should be a protected form of free speech.
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Which statement best develops a claim of policy into an effective thesis statement?

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Providing relief to millions of citizens with student debt would boost the economy.
B
The prohibitive cost of college most often perpetuates a cycle of poverty.
C
The nation needs comprehensive legislation that alleviates student debt.
D
College can lead to work in many fields, but not everyone needs a four-year degree.
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Encouraging diversity in city colleges will lead to a more diverse workforce.
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Which of the following revisions would strengthen the thesis statement the most?

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a list of states against the change
B
the addition of a counterargument
C
the addition of a third reason
D
proof that it disrupts biorhythms
E
data on energy saved by the time change
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Which type of thesis statement is used in the speech?

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closed
B
open
C
counterargument
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implicit
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Which claims of fact support the thesis? Check all that apply.

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US citizens deserve affordable health care provided by the government.
B
Healthcare reform would further increase healthcare costs and burden taxpayers.
C
A large number of the US population are without health insurance.
D
The cost of health care is rising at a faster rate than in the past.
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A national healthcare plan is necessary to improve the health of all US citizens.
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