● point of view on the topic chosen
● main idea that will dictate the purpose and flow of your arguments
● done in one sentence
Thesis Statement
generate interest in your topic and encourage your audience to continue reading
Introduction
How to Write a Thesis Statement?
● “working thesis” that has a basic main idea.
● thesis and arguments might need adjustments along the way.
● find substantial evidence to support a more concrete thesis
Tips in Writing a Thesis Statement.
How to make it specific?
● express one major idea.
● naming the topic and asserting something specific about it.
● state your position or opinion about the issue.