100 Sentence Starters for Thesis Statements

No.	Item	Definition
1.	A closer look reveals that	Introduces a refined conclusion.
2.	A compelling case can be made	Introduces a convincing claim.
3.	A strong argument can be made	Signals a persuasive case.
4.	According to the evidence,	Signals evidence-based support.
5.	Although many believe that	Sets up a contrasting claim.
6.	As a result,	Signals a cause-effect thesis.
7.	As the evidence shows,	Introduces proof for a claim.
8.	As this analysis shows,	Signals a conclusion from analysis.
9.	As this essay will argue,	Forecasts the paper’s claim.
10.	At its core,	Points to the central idea.
11.	Based on the evidence,	Introduces a supported conclusion.
12.	Broadly speaking,	Introduces a general thesis.
13.	By comparing these views,	Frames a comparative thesis.
14.	By considering these factors,	Builds a thesis from reasons.
15.	By examining this issue,	Introduces analysis leading to a claim.
16.	By focusing on this question,	Frames the thesis around inquiry.
17.	By looking at the evidence,	Introduces evidence-based argument.
18.	By tracing its development,	Introduces a historical analysis.
19.	Careful analysis suggests that	Introduces a measured claim.
20.	Close reading suggests that	Signals a text-based interpretation.
21.	Closer examination shows that	Signals insight from deeper analysis.
22.	Contrary to common belief,	Introduces a counterintuitive thesis.
23.	Despite popular opinion,	Signals a contrasting argument.
24.	Detailed study indicates that	Introduces a researched conclusion.
25.	Essentially,	Signals the core argument.
26.	Even though some argue that	Introduces a rebuttal-based thesis.
27.	For this reason,	Introduces a justified conclusion.
28.	From a historical perspective,	Introduces a history-based thesis.
29.	From a practical standpoint,	Frames a pragmatic thesis.
30.	From a social standpoint,	Frames a socially focused claim.
31.	From an economic perspective,	Frames a financial argument.
32.	From an ethical standpoint,	Frames a moral argument.
33.	From this perspective,	Frames the argument’s viewpoint.
34.	Fundamentally,	Introduces a basic underlying claim.
35.	Further analysis shows that	Signals continued reasoning.
36.	Given these points,	Builds a thesis from evidence.
37.	Historical evidence shows that	Introduces support from history.
38.	I argue that	States the writer’s main claim.
39.	I contend that	Introduces a debatable position.
40.	If we look beyond appearances,	Encourages deeper interpretation.
41.	In essence,	Summarizes the main claim.
42.	In fact,	Introduces a corrective claim.
43.	In light of this,	Introduces a reasoned conclusion.
44.	In reality,	Contrasts appearance with argument.
45.	Instead of assuming that	Challenges a common assumption.
46.	It becomes clear that	Signals a reasoned realization.
47.	It is clear that	States a confident conclusion.
48.	Many factors suggest that	Signals a complex conclusion.
49.	My thesis is that	States the writer’s thesis directly.
50.	On closer inspection,	Introduces a nuanced thesis.
51.	One can argue that	Presents a general argumentative claim.
52.	One could reasonably argue that	Introduces a balanced position.
53.	Overall,	Introduces a broad concluding claim.
54.	Rather than viewing it as	Reframes the topic’s meaning.
55.	Research suggests that	Introduces a claim from studies.
56.	Seen in this light,	Introduces a new understanding.
57.	Studies show that	Signals research-backed support.
58.	Taken together,	Signals a synthesized conclusion.
59.	The central claim is that	Presents the core argument plainly.
60.	The claim advanced here is that	States the argument being made.
61.	The evidence suggests that	Introduces a claim backed by evidence.
62.	The key point is that	Highlights the main idea.
63.	The main argument is that	States the essay’s primary position.
64.	The position taken here is that	Introduces a clear stance.
65.	The view defended here is that	States the perspective being argued.
66.	This analysis reveals that	Presents an insight from examination.
67.	This discussion will show that	Forecasts the essay’s main conclusion.
68.	This essay argues that	Directly states the paper’s claim.
69.	This essay considers	Opens a reflective thesis.
70.	This essay explores whether	Frames an inquiry-based thesis.
71.	This essay maintains that	Presents a sustained argumentative claim.
72.	This essay seeks to show that	States an intended conclusion.
73.	This essay suggests that	Presents a cautious thesis claim.
74.	This essay will demonstrate that	Promises proof for the thesis.
75.	This paper aims to prove that	Signals a strong argumentative goal.
76.	This paper argues in favor of	Introduces support for an idea.
77.	This paper asks whether	Frames the thesis as a question.
78.	This paper contends that	Introduces a clear argumentative position.
79.	This paper demonstrates that	Promises evidence for the claim.
80.	This paper examines how	Introduces an analytical focus.
81.	This paper investigates	Introduces a research-oriented claim.
82.	This paper makes the case that	Introduces a persuasive claim.
83.	This paper proposes that	Offers a reasoned claim.
84.	This study shows that	Signals a conclusion from analysis.
85.	This thesis asserts that	Introduces the thesis’s main point.
86.	This thesis examines	Introduces the subject of study.
87.	To evaluate this claim,	Frames an assessment-based thesis.
88.	To make sense of this,	Introduces interpretive analysis.
89.	To see why this matters,	Connects argument to significance.
90.	To understand this issue,	Introduces an explanatory thesis.
91.	Ultimately,	Leads to the final argument.
92.	Under closer scrutiny,	Introduces deeper analysis.
93.	Upon examination,	Signals a conclusion from study.
94.	Viewed this way,	Signals a reframed interpretation.
95.	What this reveals is that	States an insight from analysis.
96.	What this suggests is that	Draws a conclusion from evidence.
97.	When considered carefully,	Introduces a thoughtful conclusion.
98.	When examined closely,	Signals detailed analysis.
99.	While it is often assumed that	Introduces a challenge to assumptions.
100.	Yet the evidence indicates that	Introduces a contrasting conclusion.