What exactly is a thesis statement?
A thesis is a succinct statement of your essay’s main argument. It does not necessarily have to be limited to one sentence in length and should not be a self-evident conclusion with which anyone knowledgeable on the topic would fundamentally agree. In other words, your thesis should be your own personal, arguable, and defendable stance on a particular topic. The keyword here is “argument.” Your thesis statement should make a relatively original claim that can be either proven or, at least, well-supported in your proceeding paragraphs. It is not an “opinion” because by definition an opinion needs no support. It is, rather, a position that acknowledges a certain precariousness and so needs support through analysis and evidence. Your entire essay relies on your thesis. Therefore, in addition to being argumentative, a thesis should be concise, thorough, and clear. It should suggest that there is evidence to support it, and it should outline the major topics that will develop the argument t
