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A thesis statement is a single sentence, usually in the introduction, that presents the main argument or claim of an essay and guides the direction of the entire paper.
A strong thesis is specific, arguable (not a fact), concise, and provides a roadmap for the essay's supporting points.
It usually appears at the end of the introductory paragraph, after background context has been provided to orient the reader.
An explicit thesis directly states the argument in one clear sentence, while an implicit thesis implies the argument through the evidence and reasoning without stating it outright.
The three main parts are the introduction, the body paragraphs, and the conclusion.