The title is “Working thesis: Plan Your Approach.” The next line reads “Survey what you know about the topic.” Below that line there is an image to the left and text to the right. The image shows a map, boots, flashlight, compass, and other equipment required for hiking. The text to the right reads “Ask… What is your connection to the topic? What does your audience need to know? How can you make your topic manageable?” The bottom line reads “Remember that there are many possible paths to approaching a topic.”
The title is “Working thesis: Refine Your Topic.” The next line reads “Match your approach to the requirements of the topic.” Below that line there is an image to the left and text to the right. The image shows a hiker looking at a map and standing in front of two signposts: “Scenic detours” and “Shortcut to top.” The text to the right reads “Ask… How will your audience connect to your topic? How can you help them see your perspective? What is the most persuasive message for this context?” The bottom line reads “Remember that you are creating a working thesis that you can change as you go.”
The title is “Working thesis: Craft Your Message.” The next line reads “Draft a working thesis.” Below that line there is an image to the left and text to the right. The image shows an oversized hiker making huge steps across undersized terrain. The text to the right reads “Ask… Should your thesis be implicit or explicit for this context and audience? Are you conveying your own message – not just facts? Does your working thesis help you understand where to go next?” The bottom line reads “Consider this a starting point for organizing and planning your draft…”