Writing a good and effective thesis statement is an important skill for students and researchers to acquire. Although everyone agrees that research reports should be concise, there seems to be little guidance as to the optimal length. So how long should a thesis statement be? Well, that depends… is the boring but correct answer.
To get to the question, we explored the following:
Thesis Statement
Your thesis statement will present your answer or opinion. It is the second and last sentence missing in the introduction. It shows the reader the direction you intend to take in your essay. Also, it’s important that you write this carefully and clearly, as it will affect both functional response and consistency and consistency, which together make up 50% of your grades.
The thesis does not have to be detailed. It’s possible to split it into two sentences if you need more space, but it’s usually just one sentence. For example:
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is a sentence that states your main point. Introduce the reader to the main theme, explanations, arguments, and evidence of your article/essay.
It should be short, clear and to the point, and should be one or two sentences long. Your thesis statement should also include a topic sentence and a sentence summary or supporting evidence.
What is a “thesis statement”?
A “thesis” is an “argument”, and the thesis statement indicates what the argument of the essay is. Inform readers of your position on the topic as an author. The thesis statement also prevents authors from drifting off topic. It can be short or long, but always include it at the beginning of the essay, in the first paragraph. For short essays, the thesis statement can list two or three main points, but for longer essays that have more main points, it can state the overall main theme.
Think of it as a preview of your essay. For example, if your essay discusses six main reasons for an event (two paragraphs each), your introduction should list (or introduce) each of those six main reasons. Thus, this list acts as an “essay outline” or map, giving the reader an idea of the topics your essay will cover. Usually this list is attached to your thesis statement or comes immediately after it.