Requirements for a Thesis Statement
Here are the five basic requirements for a thesis statement:
1. It states the topic o f the research paper, the main idea.
2. It shows the purpose of your essay; in this case, to persuade your readers that your point is valid and deserves serious consideration.
3. It shows the direction o f your argument. A s a result, a good thesis statement implies (or states) the order in which your ideas will be presented.
4. It is written in focused, specific language.
5. It is interesting, showing a clear voice and style.