Which of the following is not required of a thesis?
summarizing an argument to be defended throughout the essay
making claims or assertions to be supported throughout the essay
being positioned at the end of the introduction so that the reader knows what to expect
stating a position that is controversial or requiring proof
Answer: being positioned at the end of the introduction so that the reader knows what to to expect
Positioning any claims or text in the end of the introduction is not required in creating a thesis. However, it is important to have a solid argument and assertions supported by research and facts.
Of the options shown above, the one that is not required of a thesis is the third option. Being positioned at the end of the introduction so that the reader knows what to expect. This is not required.
