What does a thesis statement do?

Question

A thesis statement is what your whole paper or essay is about. It includes a topic (what you will talk about) and a claim or argument (what you will say about the topic). A strong thesis statement includes the main ideas or supporting points you will use to show or prove your thesis statement.

Answer 1

A thesis statement must also be an arguable claim and/or a defensible position; it cannot merely be a statement of fact.