Introduction to the thesis statement

First thing to do: Establish your topic! - Remember, it is not yet thesis statements - just topics or the main idea of a paper. In order to create a thesis, you have to add an argument or an opinion. It has to be a point of view that is arguable or open to interpretation. 

- So, how do you know if you have a good thesis? If everyone agrees with your ideas, you don´t have a thesis. 

- What makes a good thesis statement?

First, it´s focused; it has a very clear point; it has just one main idea. 

Be careful about trying to put too many ideas into your thesis statement. 

A good thesis statement is specific; it´s open to different interpretations. 

- What is NOT a thesis statement?

A thesis has a point of view. I has an opinion about the subject, but it is not the subject. 

MORE ON THESIS STATEMENTS:

- Every academic essay you write should have a main idea, which is supported through an argument(s) you make. Your thesis will reflect the arguments you are making about the main idea in a clear way. 

- A thesis statement should present your argument in one or two sentences. A thesis generally has two parts: a statemant of the topic, and an argument or position about that topic. 

REMEMBER! Your thesis statement should express one main ideaa. If you have more than 1 main idea about the topic, narrow it down before you begin writing.