Questions:
Creating a Thesis
Each set follows list of key points. Based on information provided, prepare a possible thesis statement and propose purpose, tone, audience and point of view.
Set A
1) Evidence of growing conservatism is the re-emerging popularity of fraternities and sororities.
2) Beauty contests, ROTC training and recruiting are again popular
3) Most important, many students no longer choose possibe risky careers that enable them to contribute to society but select safe fields of study.
Set B
1) We don't know how engineering new forms of life affect earth's ecological balance
2) Another danger of genetic research is potential of unleashing new forms
3) Even beneficial attempts to eliminate genetic defects could contribute to dangerous idea that only perfect people are entitled to live.