Asked • 03/06/21

What is a thesis statement?

Howard S.

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Marissa is totally correct about what a thesis is. One item more that can help writers is to know that thesis sentences can appear in a deductive format or in an inductive format, depending on the subject. Most writers use deductive, as Marissa shows. Sometimes, though, inductive works very well. In that case the evidence and details come throuthout the beginning and middle of the essay but the thesis doesn't show up until the end. If the subject is especially complex, sometimes inductive works well.
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Marissa P. answered • 03/06/21

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A thesis statement is an argumentative statement which includes claims, evidence, and reasoning. It is 1 to 2 sentences long and is as concise as possible. Without a cler thesis statement, essays and writing will not have a clear picture of purpose or where the essay is headed. A thesis statement typically belongs at the end of the first paragraph of an essay and is restated in the conclusion.

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