• 2022-06-06
    ‎The Introduction gives the opinion of the author, i.e. the thesis of the argument essay.‍
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      Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side. B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples. C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons. D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.

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      ‎Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? ​‎​ A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side. B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples. C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons. D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.

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      A thesis statement is a complete sentence that presents your opinion, attitude, or position about the essay topic.

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      ​A thesis statement should state clearly the author’s opinion on a certain issue. ​

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      The last sentence in the introduction is often the thesis statement. It is essentially one sentence that says what the essay is about.