What is a thesis statement?
What is a Thesis?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.
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What is the thesis statement formula?
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claim (your position) + reason (evidence) = thesis statement
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Where should your thesis statement be in your paper?
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The last sentence in your introduction.
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What does the thesis statement do for your readers?
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It tells them what the paper is about.
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What is the strongest thesis statement?
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A three point thesis statement.
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How long should the thesis statement be?
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1-2 sentences.
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What is a claim in a thesis statement?
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A claim is your position or argument on a topic.
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