Free Thesis Statement Generator

How to write a strong thesis statement (without overthinking it)

A thesis statement is basically the promise of your essay. It tells the reader what you are claiming, explaining, or analyzing and it quietly sets boundaries for what you will not cover.

If your draft feels messy, the thesis is usually the reason. Too broad, too obvious, too vague, or it just does not match the assignment.

That is why this page exists. You can Generate an A-Grade Thesis Statement (Multiple Options), compare variations, then pick the one that actually fits your topic and the kind of essay you are writing.

If you are building out your whole writing workflow, you can also explore more tools on WritingTools.ai and keep everything in one place.

What makes a thesis statement “A grade”

Most great thesis statements do a few simple things really well:

Specific topic + clear angle: not “social media is bad”, but what kind of harm, to who, and in what context.

A claim someone could disagree with: if nobody could argue back, it is probably just a fact.

A roadmap (when needed): especially for argumentative essays, hinting at 2 to 3 reasons makes the paper easier to outline.

Matches the assignment type: expository is neutral, analytical explains how or why, argumentative takes a stance.

Argumentative vs analytical vs expository thesis statements

Choosing the right type first saves you a lot of rewriting later.

Argumentative thesis statement

You take a position and defend it.

Good structure:

Claim + because + 2 to 3 reasons

Example:

Schools should restrict smartphone use during class because it improves focus, reduces cheating opportunities, and supports healthier peer interaction.

Analytical thesis statement

You explain how or why something happens, or what pattern is at work.

Good structure:

Topic + explanation of mechanism, cause, or relationship

Example:

Social media algorithms amplify political polarization by rewarding emotionally charged content, narrowing users’ information diets, and reinforcing in group identity.

Expository thesis statement

You explain a topic neutrally and preview what you will cover.

Good structure:

Topic + main points you will explain

Example:

This essay explains how renewable energy is produced, how it connects to the power grid, and what challenges affect large scale adoption.

A quick “topic to thesis” method you can steal

If you have a broad topic and nothing else, try this:

Topic: AI in education

Pick a lens: equity, learning outcomes, privacy, teacher workload, assessment

Add a constraint: a school level, a region, a timeframe, a use case

Decide thesis type: argumentative, analytical, or expository

Write one sentence that could guide your whole outline

Even doing steps 2 and 3 will instantly make your thesis feel more like a real academic claim.

Common thesis mistakes (and quick fixes)

Mistake: too vague

Weak: AI is important in education.

Fix: name the outcome and context: achievement gaps, grading bias, tutoring access, etc.

Mistake: just a fact

Weak: Many students use social media.

Fix: make a claim about impact, cause, or policy.

Mistake: too many ideas

Weak: one sentence that tries to cover everything

Fix: pick one main claim, save the rest for body paragraphs or future papers.

Mistake: mismatch with essay type

Fix: if you are not allowed to argue, keep it expository. If you are analyzing, focus on how and why, not what “should” happen.

Thesis statement examples you can adapt fast

Here are a few plug and play patterns:

Argumentative: [X] should [action] because [reason 1], [reason 2], and [reason 3].

Analytical: [X] influences [Y] through [mechanism 1] and [mechanism 2].

Expository: This essay explains [topic] by examining [point 1], [point 2], and [point 3].

Balanced stance: While [counterpoint] is true, [your main claim] because [your key reasons].

When a thesis statement should be two sentences

One sentence is ideal, but two is fine when:

your topic needs one sentence of setup, then the claim

you are making a nuanced argument and need a “while” clause

you want a clearer roadmap without cramming everything into one line

Just do not let it turn into a paragraph.

Final tip: write the thesis, then rewrite it after the outline

This feels backward, but it works. Generate a few thesis options, pick one, sketch your body paragraphs, then come back and tighten the thesis so it matches what you actually ended up arguing. That tiny last rewrite is often what makes it sound confident and intentional.