Thesis Statement
Almost all of us—even if we don’t do it consciously—look early in an essay for a one- or two-sentence condensation of the argument or analysis that is to follow. We refer to that condensation as a thesis statement.
Why Should Your Essay Contain a Thesis Statement?
* to test your ideas by distilling them into a sentence or two
* to better organize and develop your argument
* to provide your reader with a “guide” to your argument
In general, your thesis statement will accomplish these goals if you think of the thesis as the answer to the question your paper explores.
Why Should Your Essay Contain a Thesis Statement?
* to test your ideas by distilling them into a sentence or two
* to better organize and develop your argument
* to provide your reader with a “guide” to your argument
In general, your thesis statement will accomplish these goals if you think of the thesis as the answer to the question your paper explores.
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