Daniel Aaron Lazar

I have told you that a thesis statement for a history essay:

• is the most important sentence (or two sentences) in your essay
• is specific, complex and refutable
• requires time, patience, thought and foresight
• comes at the end of your introduction
• will be restated (not repeated) in your concluding paragraph

If I have not told you enough and/or if you need more guidance:
From Harvard University

From Indiana University

From the Writing Center at UNC Chapel Hill