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Thesis Statement
A thesis statement is the main point that is to be proven by an essay. Usually backed up by examples, the thesis statement is the theme of that whole piece. The thesis statemtent also provides the reader with a general idea of what the essay is going to be about.Thesis statements are very specific and to the point. This way the essay stays focused and narrow on that subject matter.

Generally, the thesis statement is introduced at the beginning of the piece describing the topic and how the writer is going to analyze the information on that topic.Then that topic is then summarized at the end, giving the reader and essay closure.

Types of Thesis Statements

 * Analytical-breaking down an idea and analyzing/evaluating each individual part.
 * Expository-explaining an idea or concept to an audience.
 * Argumentative-claiming a topic and justifying the truth through example, open to debate.

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http://www.thesisunlimited.net/