writing single sentenced thesis statements

1.Read the abstracts of the every article that is in the attachment

2.Make a simple declarative statement from the articles abstract:

For one author, using last name only

Amato (2006) found that premarital education decreases chances of divorce and conflict in marriages.

For two or more….

Amato, Brown, and Jones (2006) found that premarital education decreases chances of divorce and conflict in marriages.

Be sure your thesis statement is clear, concise and succinct. You should be able to tell your fact to an 8th grade student and have them understand.