Use the menu below to learn about developing a thesis statement.

• What is a thesis statement?
• How do I develop a thesis statement?

  1. Identify a topic

  2. Derive main point from topic

  3. Compose a draft thesis statement

  4. Refine and polish draft thesis statement

  5. Complete the final thesis statement

Many papers you write require developing a thesis statement. In this section you'll learn what a thesis statement is and how to write one.