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Thesis Statement

The document discusses the key features of a strong thesis statement for an essay. A thesis statement should (1) express a complete thought in a sentence rather than a question, (2) typically be placed at the end of the introduction, and (3) state an opinion or attitude about the topic rather than just stating the topic itself. A good thesis statement may also (4) list subtopics to give the reader a clear sense of how the essay will be organized. It should (5) avoid directly announcing the main topic.

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Thesis Statement

The document discusses the key features of a strong thesis statement for an essay. A thesis statement should (1) express a complete thought in a sentence rather than a question, (2) typically be placed at the end of the introduction, and (3) state an opinion or attitude about the topic rather than just stating the topic itself. A good thesis statement may also (4) list subtopics to give the reader a clear sense of how the essay will be organized. It should (5) avoid directly announcing the main topic.

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THESIS STATEMENT

After you have brainstormed and


set the main ideas of what you would
like to write in you essay, you can begin
thinking about writing the thesis
statement.
What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is a complete sentence


that contains one main idea. The idea
controls the content of the entire essay. A
thesis statement that contains subpoints also
helps the reader know how the essay will be
organized.
Key Features of a Thesis
Statement
1. States the main idea in a
complete sentence, not in a
question
Since the thesis statement is the main
idea of the entire essay, it should express a
complete thought and be a complete
sentence. The thesis statement is asserting
an opinion or idea, so it should not be a
question.
Example:
2. Is usually at the end of the
introduction

Readers like to know what the story will


be about near the beginning of the essay,
rather than at the end. This is why the thesis
statement is often found at the end of the
introductory paragraph.
Example:
3. States an attitude or opinion
about the topic. It doesn’t just
state the topic itself

Good thesis statements often express


the writer’s opinion or attitude on a particular
topic. This makes the thesis statement more
specific and requires the writer to explain or
prove his/her opinion about the topic.
Example:
4. Often lists subtopics

You can make your thesis statement


more specific by including subtopics or
supporting ideas. By doing this, your reader a
clear idea of what will follow in the body
paragraphs of your essay.
Example:
5. Does not directly
announce your main topic

In thesis statements, you should avoid


using statements like, “This essay will
discuss…” or “I’m going to write about…”. Try
to write a thesis statement that captures your
reader’s attention without announcing your
main topic and stating the obvious
Example:
Reference:
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statement-9142541

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