An effective thesis has five characteristics:

1. most often stated in one complete sentence
2. states an opinion, makes a judgment
3. is limited – can be clearly explained, supported, and illustrated in the required number of words or pages
4. appropriately focused
5. is precise

Add your thesis -- don't forget your name!

Comment on two thesis statements. What do you expect to find in an essay with this thesis?

I think writing classes should always include freewriting. - Sandy
Do you need "I think" in a thesis? What is freewriting? Why include it? - Doris Do-Good

This really stinks. LOL. I expect a definition.