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How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps & Examples

Published on January 11, 2019 by Shona McCombes . Revised on August 15, 2023 by Eoghan Ryan.

A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . It usually comes near the end of your introduction .

Your thesis will look a bit different depending on the type of essay you’re writing. But the thesis statement should always clearly state the main idea you want to get across. Everything else in your essay should relate back to this idea.

You can write your thesis statement by following four simple steps:

• Start with a question
• Write your initial answer
• Develop your answer
• Refine your thesis statement

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What is a thesis statement, placement of the thesis statement, step 1: start with a question, step 2: write your initial answer, step 3: develop your answer, step 4: refine your thesis statement, types of thesis statements, other interesting articles, frequently asked questions about thesis statements.

A thesis statement summarizes the central points of your essay. It is a signpost telling the reader what the essay will argue and why.

The best thesis statements are:

• Concise: A good thesis statement is short and sweet—don’t use more words than necessary. State your point clearly and directly in one or two sentences.
• Contentious: Your thesis shouldn’t be a simple statement of fact that everyone already knows. A good thesis statement is a claim that requires further evidence or analysis to back it up.
• Coherent: Everything mentioned in your thesis statement must be supported and explained in the rest of your paper.

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The thesis statement generally appears at the end of your essay introduction or research paper introduction .

The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of education. The use of the internet in academic contexts and among young people more generally is hotly debated. For many who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and potentially harmful. This concern, while understandable, is misguided. The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education: the internet facilitates easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers.

You should come up with an initial thesis, sometimes called a working thesis , early in the writing process . As soon as you’ve decided on your essay topic , you need to work out what you want to say about it—a clear thesis will give your essay direction and structure.

You might already have a question in your assignment, but if not, try to come up with your own. What would you like to find out or decide about your topic?

For example, you might ask:

After some initial research, you can formulate a tentative answer to this question. At this stage it can be simple, and it should guide the research process and writing process .

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Now you need to consider why this is your answer and how you will convince your reader to agree with you. As you read more about your topic and begin writing, your answer should get more detailed.

In your essay about the internet and education, the thesis states your position and sketches out the key arguments you’ll use to support it.

The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education because it facilitates easier access to information.

In your essay about braille, the thesis statement summarizes the key historical development that you’ll explain.

The invention of braille in the 19th century transformed the lives of blind people, allowing them to participate more actively in public life.

A strong thesis statement should tell the reader:

• Why you hold this position
• What they’ll learn from your essay
• The key points of your argument or narrative

The final thesis statement doesn’t just state your position, but summarizes your overall argument or the entire topic you’re going to explain. To strengthen a weak thesis statement, it can help to consider the broader context of your topic.

These examples are more specific and show that you’ll explore your topic in depth.

Your thesis statement should match the goals of your essay, which vary depending on the type of essay you’re writing:

• In an argumentative essay , your thesis statement should take a strong position. Your aim in the essay is to convince your reader of this thesis based on evidence and logical reasoning.
• In an expository essay , you’ll aim to explain the facts of a topic or process. Your thesis statement doesn’t have to include a strong opinion in this case, but it should clearly state the central point you want to make, and mention the key elements you’ll explain.

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A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . Everything else you write should relate to this key idea.

The thesis statement is essential in any academic essay or research paper for two main reasons:

• It gives your writing direction and focus.
• It gives the reader a concise summary of your main point.

Without a clear thesis statement, an essay can end up rambling and unfocused, leaving your reader unsure of exactly what you want to say.

Follow these four steps to come up with a thesis statement :

• Ask a question about your topic .
• Write your initial answer.
• Develop your answer by including reasons.
• Refine your answer, adding more detail and nuance.

The thesis statement should be placed at the end of your essay introduction .

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Basics of thesis statements.

The thesis statement is the brief articulation of your paper's central argument and purpose. You might hear it referred to as simply a "thesis." Every scholarly paper should have a thesis statement, and strong thesis statements are concise, specific, and arguable. Concise means the thesis is short: perhaps one or two sentences for a shorter paper. Specific means the thesis deals with a narrow and focused topic, appropriate to the paper's length. Arguable means that a scholar in your field could disagree (or perhaps already has!).

Strong thesis statements address specific intellectual questions, have clear positions, and use a structure that reflects the overall structure of the paper. Read on to learn more about constructing a strong thesis statement.

Being Specific

This thesis statement has no specific argument:

Needs Improvement: In this essay, I will examine two scholarly articles to find similarities and differences.

This statement is concise, but it is neither specific nor arguable—a reader might wonder, "Which scholarly articles? What is the topic of this paper? What field is the author writing in?" Additionally, the purpose of the paper—to "examine…to find similarities and differences" is not of a scholarly level. Identifying similarities and differences is a good first step, but strong academic argument goes further, analyzing what those similarities and differences might mean or imply.

Better: In this essay, I will argue that Bowler's (2003) autocratic management style, when coupled with Smith's (2007) theory of social cognition, can reduce the expenses associated with employee turnover.

The new revision here is still concise, as well as specific and arguable.  We can see that it is specific because the writer is mentioning (a) concrete ideas and (b) exact authors.  We can also gather the field (business) and the topic (management and employee turnover). The statement is arguable because the student goes beyond merely comparing; he or she draws conclusions from that comparison ("can reduce the expenses associated with employee turnover").

Making a Unique Argument

This thesis draft repeats the language of the writing prompt without making a unique argument:

Needs Improvement: The purpose of this essay is to monitor, assess, and evaluate an educational program for its strengths and weaknesses. Then, I will provide suggestions for improvement.

You can see here that the student has simply stated the paper's assignment, without articulating specifically how he or she will address it. The student can correct this error simply by phrasing the thesis statement as a specific answer to the assignment prompt.

Better: Through a series of student interviews, I found that Kennedy High School's antibullying program was ineffective. In order to address issues of conflict between students, I argue that Kennedy High School should embrace policies outlined by the California Department of Education (2010).

Words like "ineffective" and "argue" show here that the student has clearly thought through the assignment and analyzed the material; he or she is putting forth a specific and debatable position. The concrete information ("student interviews," "antibullying") further prepares the reader for the body of the paper and demonstrates how the student has addressed the assignment prompt without just restating that language.

Creating a Debate

This thesis statement includes only obvious fact or plot summary instead of argument:

Needs Improvement: Leadership is an important quality in nurse educators.

A good strategy to determine if your thesis statement is too broad (and therefore, not arguable) is to ask yourself, "Would a scholar in my field disagree with this point?" Here, we can see easily that no scholar is likely to argue that leadership is an unimportant quality in nurse educators.  The student needs to come up with a more arguable claim, and probably a narrower one; remember that a short paper needs a more focused topic than a dissertation.

Better: Roderick's (2009) theory of participatory leadership  is particularly appropriate to nurse educators working within the emergency medicine field, where students benefit most from collegial and kinesthetic learning.

Here, the student has identified a particular type of leadership ("participatory leadership"), narrowing the topic, and has made an arguable claim (this type of leadership is "appropriate" to a specific type of nurse educator). Conceivably, a scholar in the nursing field might disagree with this approach. The student's paper can now proceed, providing specific pieces of evidence to support the arguable central claim.

Choosing the Right Words

This thesis statement uses large or scholarly-sounding words that have no real substance:

Needs Improvement: Scholars should work to seize metacognitive outcomes by harnessing discipline-based networks to empower collaborative infrastructures.

There are many words in this sentence that may be buzzwords in the student's field or key terms taken from other texts, but together they do not communicate a clear, specific meaning. Sometimes students think scholarly writing means constructing complex sentences using special language, but actually it's usually a stronger choice to write clear, simple sentences. When in doubt, remember that your ideas should be complex, not your sentence structure.

Better: Ecologists should work to educate the U.S. public on conservation methods by making use of local and national green organizations to create a widespread communication plan.

Notice in the revision that the field is now clear (ecology), and the language has been made much more field-specific ("conservation methods," "green organizations"), so the reader is able to see concretely the ideas the student is communicating.

Leaving Room for Discussion

This thesis statement is not capable of development or advancement in the paper:

Needs Improvement: There are always alternatives to illegal drug use.

This sample thesis statement makes a claim, but it is not a claim that will sustain extended discussion. This claim is the type of claim that might be appropriate for the conclusion of a paper, but in the beginning of the paper, the student is left with nowhere to go. What further points can be made? If there are "always alternatives" to the problem the student is identifying, then why bother developing a paper around that claim? Ideally, a thesis statement should be complex enough to explore over the length of the entire paper.

Better: The most effective treatment plan for methamphetamine addiction may be a combination of pharmacological and cognitive therapy, as argued by Baker (2008), Smith (2009), and Xavier (2011).

In the revised thesis, you can see the student make a specific, debatable claim that has the potential to generate several pages' worth of discussion. When drafting a thesis statement, think about the questions your thesis statement will generate: What follow-up inquiries might a reader have? In the first example, there are almost no additional questions implied, but the revised example allows for a good deal more exploration.

Thesis Mad Libs

If you are having trouble getting started, try using the models below to generate a rough model of a thesis statement! These models are intended for drafting purposes only and should not appear in your final work.

• In this essay, I argue ____, using ______ to assert _____.
• While scholars have often argued ______, I argue______, because_______.
• Through an analysis of ______, I argue ______, which is important because_______.

Words to Avoid and to Embrace

When drafting your thesis statement, avoid words like explore, investigate, learn, compile, summarize , and explain to describe the main purpose of your paper. These words imply a paper that summarizes or "reports," rather than synthesizing and analyzing.

Instead of the terms above, try words like argue, critique, question , and interrogate . These more analytical words may help you begin strongly, by articulating a specific, critical, scholarly position.

Read Kayla's blog post for tips on taking a stand in a well-crafted thesis statement.

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What is a THESIS STATEMENT?. Keys to Successful Essay Writing. DEFINITION. A thesis statement is a one-sentence summarization of the argument or analysis that is to follow. Think of the thesis as the answer to the question your paper explores. What is a Thesis Statement?.

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What is a THESIS STATEMENT? Keys to Successful Essay Writing

DEFINITION • A thesis statement is a one-sentence summarization of the argument or analysis that is to follow. • Think of the thesis as the answer to the question your paper explores.

What is a Thesis Statement? • It is one sentence. • It states the main idea or argument of your essay. • It is typically placed at the end of the introduction paragraph. • It lets your reader know what to expect. • It is the basis for your entire essay. • It is the most important part of your essay. • It is awesome (kinda).

Your THESIS STATEMENT is comprised of two parts: The topic/subject. Your opinion of the topic. Quick Activity: Pick a subject that you feel you can support or disprove and try to think of three things you feel support your idea. For example: LAVC is a great college because of their experienced teachers, skilled tutoring offices, and welcoming academic environment.

Formula • Just as E = mc²… • Subject + Opinion = Thesis

Where Does the THESIS STATEMENT Go?

Where Does the THESIS STATEMENT Go? (Cont…) • The first sentence of your introductory paragraph should contain an attention getter [HOOK}, which is a sentence that attracts your reader’s attention makes them want to read further. • The introduction paragraph of an essay provides the reader with a general survey of information of the subject being discussed.

Where Does the THESIS STATEMENT Go? (Cont…) • Once all necessary and relevant background knowledge is stated, it is typically then that a thesis statement can be declared in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.

Why Should Your Essay Contain A Thesis Statement? • A thesis statement will test your ideas by condensing them into a sentence or two • A thesis statement will better organize and develop your argument • A thesis statement will provide your reader with a “guide” to your argument Source: http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml

How To Create A Thesis Statement • Almost all assignments, no matter how complicated, can be reduced to a single question. Your first step, then, is to condense the assignment into a specific question. For example: Topic: Write a report to the local school board explaining the potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class Question: What are the potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class? Thesis: The potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class are . . . Source: http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml

How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One • A strong thesis statement takes some sort of stand. Remember that your thesis needs to show your conclusions about a subject. • For example, if you are writing a paper for a class on fitness, you might be asked to choose a popular weight-loss product to evaluate.

How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One • Look at this sample thesis statement: • There are some negative and positive aspects to the Banana Herb Tea Supplement. • This is a weak thesis statement. First, it fails to take a stand. Second, the phrase “negative and positive aspects” is vague. • Now look at this sample thesis statement: • Since Banana Herb Tea Supplement promotes rapid weight loss that results in the loss of muscle and lean body mass, it poses a potential danger to customers. • This is a strong thesis because it takes a stand and it focuses on specific negative aspects of the weight-loss product.

How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One • A strong thesis statement justifies, or gives good reason for, discussion. It isn’t simply a fact or observation. • Your thesis should indicate the point of the discussion. For Example: • In the early 1970s, California was in the top five in the nation for education. Now it is in the bottom five. • This is just a fact. There is nothing to argue here. What this needs is some kind of opinion or some kind of insight. • For instance, the writer could try to look at WHY this change happened, or HOW this change has affected students in California. Following either one of these routes would result in an arguable, and STRONG, thesis statement. Source: http://www.nijomu.com/thesisstatements-probs.pdf

How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One • Another strong style of thesis statement writing is to demonstrate controversy, or, “pick a fight”. • While most of the football-watching American public believe that the New York Jets should start Tim Tebow at quarterback, the majority of Jets fans correctly believe that Mark Sanchez gives their team the better chance of winning. • This is a strong thesis because it shows how your stance contradicts a widely-accepted view. A good strategy for creating a strong thesis is to show that the topic is controversial. Readers will be interested in reading the rest of the essay to see how you support your point.

How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One • Here is an example of a too-broad thesis statement: • Many creative suggestions have been made for how to fix the educational crisis in California. • This is just too big a topic to cover in three to five pages. Everyone in the state has an opinion about how to fix the educational system, so the writer needs a narrower focus. • What the writer could do here is focus on the one or two suggestions that the writer feels would be the most successful. Not only would this give the essay a manageable focus, but it would also provide a more arguable thesis, since the writer would have to show why the suggestions are more likely to work. Source: http://www.nijomu.com/thesisstatements-probs.pdf

How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One •  A strong thesis statement is specific. A thesis statement should show exactly what your paper will be about, and will help you keep your paper to a manageable topic. For example, if you were writing a paper on hunger, you might say: • World hunger has many causes and effects. • This is a weak thesis statement for two major reasons. First, “world hunger” cannot be discussed thoroughly in your allotted page limits. Second, “many causes and effects” is vague. You should be able to identify specific causes and effects.

How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One • A revised thesis statement might look like this: • Hunger continues in Appalachia because jobs are scarce and farming in the poor soil is rarely profitable. • This is a strong thesis because it narrows the subject to a more specific and manageable topic and it also identifies the specific causes for the existence of hunger.

Thesis Statements • Now it is your turn to apply what you have learned today about writing thesis statements to your upcoming work on your research paper. • If you have any questions or need any help developing a thesis statement for your topic, please make arrangements to meet with me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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Writing a thesis statement. What Are You Trying to Prove in Your Paper?. What is a Thesis Statement?. The thesis statement is “the main idea” of your paper. It is one sentence that tells the reader what you want them to get from your paper. Thesis Continued.

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1)  It describes the main topic the text is about. 2)  It introduces a specific  opinion being made about that topic which can be supported by facts. What is a Thesis Statement?. So the formula for a thesis statement is:  Main Topic + Opinion = Thesis Statement.

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So, what is a thesis statement?

So, what is a thesis statement?. Easy steps in learning how to create top notch thesis statements!. A thesis statement is…. …the last sentence of your introductory paragraph that tells the reader what your essay is going to be about.

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What is a Thesis Statement Anyway?

What is a Thesis Statement Anyway?. What is a Thesis Statement Anyway?. A thesis statement clearly states the topic of a composition.

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What is a “thesis statement”?

What is a “thesis statement”?. A statement that presents the main point(s) that you will argue for and provide supporting evidence for in your paper. It tells the reader what you aim to show, prove, explain, convince, etc…

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What is a 
Thesis?

What is a 
Thesis?. A thesis statement declares what you 
intend to prove. A good thesis statement makes a difference between a thoughtful research project and a simple retelling of facts. A good thesis will help you focus your information.

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A Thesis Statement. . .

A Thesis Statement. states the writer’s single main point. is clear and specific. is placed in the opening paragraph (generally, it is the first or last sentence) prepares readers for the rest of the paper. Thesis Sentence for Expressive Writing:

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