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Writing Thesis Statements Hypotheses by Hope Matis The thesis statement constitutes the main point of your paper. It states what you want your readers to do, believe, or know once they have read your paper. Often, accomplishing this will require persuasion or motivation as well as simple declaration. Basic Requirements for a Thesis Statement: States the subject of the paper (does NOT repeat the title). Indicates the purpose of the paper without announcing it with “The purpose of this paper is…” or “In this paper, I will….” Conveys the writer’s opinion on the subject. Makes a general statement that leads to a set of main ideas and supporting evidence. Uses very specific language (clearly stated topic, subtopics, characteristics being compared/contrasted, etc.) Gives the major subdivisions or scope of the topic. Getting Started: Write a simple statement that serves as an assertion. It may be the answer to an assigned question or topic. This sentence will name the topic and establish your opinion on it (e.g. I don’t think children should be allowed to vote). Then add some details about why you hold that opinion; introduce the evidence supporting the truth of your opinion (I don’t think children should be allowed to vote because they are not mature or educated enough to make a responsible political decision). Finally, unless the paper is an informal opinion piece, make sure it is written in neutral or third-person terms (Children should not be allowed to vote because they are not mature or educated enough to make a responsible political decision). Forms of Thesis Statements: An effective thesis is neither a question nor a list, but makes a definable, arguable claim, avoiding vague language. The format for your thesis can often be established directly by the problem statement. If the essay question asks “how,” then your thesis will probably answer it using the word “by.” If the question is “why,” the answer is “because.” Other types of problem statements include ke