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The thesis statement, or claim, of an argumentative essay should
summarize the general topic of the essay.
establish the focus of the essay and the writer’s position.
take into consideration how the audience feels about the topic.
contain a citation to support the writer’s viewpoint.

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"Establish the focus of the essay and the writer’s position."

A strong argumentative thesis states the main claim and narrows the topic so the essay has a clear direction; it does not need to merely summarize the general topic, directly reflect audience feelings, or include a citation.