Developing Your Topic

Question 1

“Drugs in School”Select a topic, and a thesis, for this idea. You should narrow the topic, then take a position (positive or negative) for your thesis statement.*Do not use the example in your answer.Example:Topic: Prescription drug abuse is rising among teenagers.Thesis: Resources and information regarding prescription drug abuse should be part of health education for high school students.

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Student answers will vary. Students should select a topic from the idea of “Drugs in Schools,” then write a thesis with a positive or negative position.

Question 2

Which of these is source for finding general information and ideas about your topic?a.Textbookc.Trade magazinesb.Interviewd.All of these

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D

Question 3

Exploring a general idea is the first step in developing your topic.

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T

Question 4

Topics with problems or controversies are strong topic ideas.

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T

Question 5

“Kids today eat 25% less fresh fruit than kids in 2000.” Why is this not a strong topic idea?a.Too broadc.The statistic came from an unreliable sourceb.Too narrowd.This topic idea is acceptable

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B

Question 6

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Smoking contributes to air pollution.

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Too broad

Question 7

It is likely that the first idea you have for a thesis will be perfect. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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F

Question 8

A thesis statement makes up the entire first paragraph of your paper.

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F

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