A Good Thesis Statement

• A good history paper is ALL ABOUT THE THESIS STATEMENT. If you craft one the right way, it will stand alone as the essence of your paper – the rest of the paper will just add details, support, and examples.

• A Thesis Statement is SUPER SPECIFIC.
  - Bad Example: The Beastie Boys are a tight rap group.
  - Good Example: The Beastie Boys were one of the tightest rap groups in the 1980s because of their unique beats, edgy lyrics, and enticing public personas.

• A Thesis Statement contains all of your MAIN ARGUMENTS.
  - Unique Beats --> Edgy lyrics --> Enticing public personas.

• A Thesis Statement functions as an UMBRELLA for your essay.

• A Thesis Statement usually ANSWERS A QUESTION.