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Thesis sentence 2 requires a spatial ordering of ideas, which will allow the writer to methodically examine those areas of the field that pose dangers to the children and to provide details of places in which renovations can be made. The choice of supporting details will be guided by the physical layout of the field, to provide an organized approach to those features that require attention and those that do not. Thesis sentence 3 will best be developed if chronological order is used. qxd 2/3/04 11:55 AM Page 43 Finding and Writing the Topic 43 QUICK TIP Organize Carefully Before you write, decide which order to use in presenting ideas: chronological, spatial, or logical.

7. Thesis statement that probably appears at the beginning of a lengthy writing and will likely be further refined by the addition of several sentences (subthesis sentences) in the first few paragraphs of the piece. The writer must more clearly define the focus for an effective effort. 8. Statement of fact that offers information but no angle or viewpoint on the topic. With the addition of the writer’s opinion or viewpoint, this could easily become a strong thesis statement. 9. Statement of fact that offers information but no angle or viewpoint on the topic.

The recipe requires fresh ingredients from your garden. 2. Fresh fruits and vegetables provide health benefits that cannot be found in over-the-counter vitamins. 3. The library contains many newspapers and magazines that may be read in the building, but they cannot be taken out. 4. The new television programs provide a variety of police procedural programs, situation comedies, and musical variety shows. 5. The city Little League baseball field is dangerous for our children to play on and must be renovated before the new season begins.

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