Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Topic Sentence should be simple, avoid general statement. Breakdown a general statement
into several more simple or specific statement
Examples of Thesis Statement
(G/S) Indonesia is a big country (Idonesia adalah sebuah negara besar
(G/S) Durian has a specific taste (Durian mempunyai rasa yang istimewa)
(G/S) Organic soil is a fertile soil (Tanah organik adalah tanah yang subur)
(G/S) Accesive N fertilizer may cause plant succulency (Pupuk N yang berlebihan
menyebabkan sukulensi pada tanaman)
(G/S) Insects cause food supply (Hama mempengaruhi persediaan pangan)
(G/S) Previous late-night heavy rain fall drawn the dust on streets (Hujan lebat tadi malam
menghanyutkan debu di jalanan)
I.
Example 1:
A.
Opening/Introduction=Topic Sentence
Rubber has helped to create our present day modern civilization.
B.
Outline/Supporting Sentences
1.
Transportation and electricity
2.
Eighty percent of rubber usage in the automotive industry
3. Rubber for mechanical goods such as transmission and conveyer belts,
packing and buses
4.
Rubber in footwear and cable insulation
5.
Rubber coated fabrics to obtain waterproof properties
6.
Latex for foam rubber, dipped goods and prophylactics
C.
Example 2:
A.
Opening/Introduction=Topic Sentence
Ornamental, landscape, or horticulture has become an integral part of any wellplanned building enterprise.
B.
Outline/Supporting Sentence
1.
a collection of trees and shrubs for color of landscape
2.
a big business for plant growers
3.
need for garden designer
4.
illustrations: landscape horticulture for office buildings and along the
various toll roads in the capital city of Jakarta
C.
Example 3:
A.
Opening/Introduction=Topic Sentence
There are two types of mushrooms: the edible and inedible kinds.
B.
Outline/Supporting Sentence
1.
2.
3.
4.
C.