{"id":5188,"date":"2019-01-11T08:17:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T07:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/?p=5188"},"modified":"2023-08-15T16:33:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T14:33:57","slug":"thesis-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/academic-essay\/thesis-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps &#038; Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A <strong>thesis statement<\/strong> is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or <a href=index-1578.html>essay<\/a>. It usually comes near the end of your <a href=index-1764.html>introduction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your <a href=index-896.html>thesis<\/a> will look a bit different depending on the <a href=index-4218.html>type of essay<\/a> you&#8217;re writing. But the thesis statement should always clearly state the main idea you want to get across. Everything else in your essay should relate back to this idea.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left purple\"><figcaption>Example: Thesis statement<\/figcaption>Despite Oscar Wilde\u2019s Aestheticist claims that art needs no justification or purpose, his work advocates Irish nationalism, women\u2019s suffrage, and socialism.<\/figure>\n<p>You can write your thesis statement by following four simple steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=index-4749.html#1\">Start with a question<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4749.html#2\">Write your initial answer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4749.html#3\">Develop your answer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4749.html#4\">Refine your thesis statement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"card youtubeContainer\"><iframe src=dfp1ugtxo4q438d.html?rel=0\%22 frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what\">What is a thesis statement?<\/h2>\n<p>A thesis statement summarizes the central points of your essay. It is a signpost telling the reader what the essay will argue and why.<\/p>\n<p>The best thesis statements are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Concise:<\/strong> A good thesis statement is short and sweet\u2014don\u2019t use more words than necessary. State your point clearly and directly in one or two sentences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contentious:<\/strong> Your thesis shouldn\u2019t be a simple statement of fact that everyone already knows. A good thesis statement is a claim that requires further evidence or analysis to back it up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coherent:<\/strong> Everything mentioned in your thesis statement must be supported and explained in the rest of your paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\"><figcaption>Tip<\/figcaption>AI tools like ChatGPT can be effectively used to brainstorm and refine potential thesis statements. To learn how to use these tools responsibly, see our <a href=index-987.html>AI writing<\/a> resources page.<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"placement\">Placement of the thesis statement<\/h2>\n<p>The thesis statement generally appears at the end of your <a href=index-1764.html>essay introduction<\/a> or <a href=index-3408.html>research paper introduction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span><figure class=\"kb-textbox document annotatedExample\" ><figcaption>Example of an essay introduction<\/figcaption><div class=\"doc-wrap\"><p>The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of education. The use of the internet in academic contexts and among young people more generally is hotly debated. For many who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and potentially harmful. This concern, while understandable, is misguided. The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education: the internet facilitates easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/figure><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\">Step 1: Start with a question<\/h2>\n<p>You should come up with an initial thesis, sometimes called a<strong> working thesis<\/strong>, early in the <a href=index-1750.html>writing process<\/a>. As soon as you&#8217;ve decided on your <a href=index-4212.html>essay topic<\/a>, you need to work out what you want to say about it\u2014a clear thesis will give your essay direction and structure.<\/p>\n<p>You might already have a question in your assignment, but if not, try to come up with your own. What would you like to find out or decide about your topic?<\/p>\n<p>For example, you might ask:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left blue\"><span>Has the internet had a positive or negative impact on education?<\/span><\/figure>\n<p>Or:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\">What impact did the invention of braille (the raised-dot reading system used by blind and visually impaired people) have?<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Step 2: Write your initial answer<\/h2>\n<p>After some initial research, you can formulate a tentative answer to this question. At this stage it can be simple, and it should guide the <a href=index-2946.html>research process<\/a> and <a href=index-1750.html>writing process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left blue\">The internet has had more of a positive than a negative effect on education.<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\">The invention of braille improved the lives of blind people.<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"3\">Step 3: Develop your answer<\/h2>\n<p>Now you need to consider <strong>why <\/strong>this is your answer and <strong>how <\/strong>you will convince your reader to agree with you. As you read more about your topic and begin writing, your answer should get more detailed.<\/p>\n<p>In your essay about the internet and education, the thesis states your position and sketches out the key arguments you&#8217;ll use to support it.<\/p>\n<p><span><figure class=\"kb-textbox document annotatedExample\" ><figcaption>Argumentative thesis statement<\/figcaption><div class=\"doc-wrap\"><p>The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education because it facilitates easier access to information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/figure><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In your essay about braille, the thesis statement summarizes the key historical development that you&#8217;ll explain.<\/p>\n<p><span><figure class=\"kb-textbox document annotatedExample\" ><figcaption>Expository thesis statement<\/figcaption><div class=\"doc-wrap\"><p>The invention of braille in the 19th century transformed the lives of blind people, allowing them to participate more actively in public life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/figure><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\">Step 4: Refine your thesis statement<\/h2>\n<p>A strong thesis statement should tell the reader:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"kb-checklist\">\n<li>Why you hold this position<\/li>\n<li>What they&#8217;ll learn from your essay<\/li>\n<li>The key points of your argument or narrative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The final thesis statement doesn&#8217;t just state your position, but summarizes your overall argument or the entire topic you&#8217;re going to explain. To strengthen a weak thesis statement, it can help to consider the broader context of your topic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left blue\"><figcaption>Example: Improved thesis statement on internet use<\/figcaption>The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education: it facilitates easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers.<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\"><figcaption>Example: Improved thesis statement on the invention of braille<\/figcaption>The invention of braille transformed the lives of blind people in the 19th century, but its success depended on mainstream acceptance by sighted teachers, and this process was shaped by debates about disabled people\u2019s place in society.<\/figure>\n<p>These examples are more specific and show that you&#8217;ll explore your topic in depth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"types\">Types of thesis statements<\/h2>\n<p>Your thesis statement should match the goals of your essay, which vary depending on the <a href=index-4218.html>type of essay<\/a> you&#8217;re writing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In an <a href=index-3691.html>argumentative essay<\/a>, your thesis statement should take a strong position. Your aim in the essay is to convince your reader of this thesis based on evidence and logical reasoning.<\/li>\n<li>In an <a href=index-4220.html>expository essay<\/a>, you&#8217;ll aim to explain the facts of a topic or process. Your thesis statement doesn&#8217;t have to include a strong opinion in this case, but it should clearly state the central point you want to make, and mention the key elements you&#8217;ll explain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left blue\"><figcaption>Example: Argumentative essay thesis statement<\/figcaption>Although surveillance is viewed negatively by many people, its positive social effects outweigh its downsides. Greater surveillance in public areas helps maintain public order and ensures the personal safety of citizens.<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\"><figcaption>Example: Expository essay thesis statement<\/figcaption>The European Renaissance is closely linked to the economic wealth of Italy in the Middle Ages. The development of Italian port towns as major trading posts during the Crusades, along with the establishment of banking systems, made patronage of the arts and sciences possible.<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"other\"><strong>Other interesting articles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you want to know more about <a href=index-3668.html class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\">AI tools<\/a>, <a href=index-1073.html class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\">college essays<\/a>, or <a href=index-3976.html class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\">fallacies<\/a> make sure to check out some of our other articles with explanations and examples or go directly to our tools!<\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md\" style=\"background-color: #e8f2fc; padding: 1.27rem 1.56rem; line-height: 1.8; border-radius: .5rem; margin-right: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;\">\n<p><strong><em class=\"fa fa-exclamation-triangle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em>Fallacies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding: 5px;\">\n<li><a href=index-1580.html>Ad hominem fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1581.html>Post hoc fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1582.html>Appeal to authority fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1583.html>False cause fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1584.html>Sunk cost fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md\" style=\"background-color: #e8f2fc; padding: 1.27rem 1.56rem; line-height: 1.8; border-radius: .5rem; margin-right: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;\">\n<p><strong><em class=\"fa fa-pencil\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em> College essays<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding: 5px;\">\n<li><a href=index-1074.html>Choosing Essay Topic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4521.html>Write a College Essay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4522.html>Write a Diversity Essay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4520.html>College Essay Format &amp; Structure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4460.html>Comparing and Contrasting in an Essay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md\" style=\"background-color: #e8f2fc; padding: 1.27rem 1.56rem; line-height: 1.8; border-radius: .5rem; margin-right: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;\">\n<p><strong><em class=\"fa fa-cogs\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em>\u00a0(AI) Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding: 5px;\">\n<li><a href=index-989.html>Grammar Checker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-988.html>Paraphrasing Tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-990.html>Text Summarizer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1590.html>AI Detector<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-931.html>Plagiarism Checker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-991.html>Citation Generator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions about thesis statements<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"faq-list faq-list--arrows w-100 my-5\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n            <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n            <dt id=\"what-is-a-thesis-statement\" class=\"faq-list__title\">\n                <a href=index-4750.html class=\"faq-list__link qa-faq-anchor\">\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">\n                        What is a thesis statement?\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/dt>\n            <dd id=\"what-is-a-thesis-statement-answer\" class=\"faq-list__answer qa-faq-answer kb-article-styles\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                        <p>A <a href=index-1763.html>thesis statement<\/a> is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or <a href=index-1578.html>essay<\/a>. Everything else you write should relate to this key idea.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/dd>\n        <\/div>\n            <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n            <dt id=\"why-do-i-need-a-thesis-statement\" class=\"faq-list__title\">\n                <a href=index-4751.html class=\"faq-list__link qa-faq-anchor\">\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">\n                        Why do I need a thesis statement?\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/dt>\n            <dd id=\"why-do-i-need-a-thesis-statement-answer\" class=\"faq-list__answer qa-faq-answer kb-article-styles\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                        <p>The <a href=index-1763.html>thesis statement<\/a> is essential in any <a href=index-1578.html>academic essay<\/a> or <a href=index-1576.html>research paper<\/a> for two main reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It gives your writing direction and focus.<\/li>\n<li>It gives the reader a concise summary of your main point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Without a clear thesis statement, an essay can end up rambling and unfocused, leaving your reader unsure of exactly what you want to say.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/dd>\n        <\/div>\n            <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n            <dt id=\"how-can-i-come-up-with-a-thesis-statement\" class=\"faq-list__title\">\n                <a href=index-4752.html class=\"faq-list__link qa-faq-anchor\">\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">\n                        How can I come up with a thesis statement?\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/dt>\n            <dd id=\"how-can-i-come-up-with-a-thesis-statement-answer\" class=\"faq-list__answer qa-faq-answer kb-article-styles\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                        <p>Follow these four steps to come up with a <a href=index-1763.html>thesis statement<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ask a question about your<a href=index-4212.html> topic<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Write your initial answer.<\/li>\n<li>Develop your answer by including reasons.<\/li>\n<li>Refine your answer, adding more detail and nuance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/dd>\n        <\/div>\n            <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n            <dt id=\"where-does-the-thesis-statement-go-in-an-essay\" class=\"faq-list__title\">\n                <a href=index-4753.html class=\"faq-list__link qa-faq-anchor\">\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">\n                        Where does the thesis statement go in an essay?\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/dt>\n            <dd id=\"where-does-the-thesis-statement-go-in-an-essay-answer\" class=\"faq-list__answer qa-faq-answer kb-article-styles\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                        <p>The <a href=index-1763.html>thesis statement<\/a> should be placed at the end of your <a href=index-1764.html>essay introduction<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/dd>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay. 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