A strong thesis statement is important. It lets your reader know the main point/purpose of your essay. Different thesis statements may take on some different characteristics based on the type of writing. However, most "good" thesis statement have 3 things.
The 3 main things:
1- Tells the main point of your essay
2- Provide some type of tension or an interpretation(something open to debate, or something open to a different perspective)
3- Previews the main supporting points used to "prove" it
One of the best resources that I have found is "Thesis Statements" from UNC College of Arts & Sciences:
writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/thesis-statements/
Throughout the course, I will be posting some examples and templates that you can adapt and use.
The 3 main things:
1- Tells the main point of your essay
2- Provide some type of tension or an interpretation(something open to debate, or something open to a different perspective)
3- Previews the main supporting points used to "prove" it
One of the best resources that I have found is "Thesis Statements" from UNC College of Arts & Sciences:
writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/thesis-statements/
Throughout the course, I will be posting some examples and templates that you can adapt and use.