A claim (also known as a thesis statement or argument) is the central idea of your paragraph or essay and should appear in the first sentence.
How do you write a claim in an essay?
A claim must be arguable but stated as a fact. It must be debatable with inquiry and evidence; it is not a personal opinion or feeling. A claim defines your writing's goals, direction, and scope. A good claim is specific and asserts a focused argument.
What comes after the claim in an essay?
An effective paragraph has three parts: claim, evidence, and analysis.
Where should you give your claim or thesis?
The thesis statement usually appears at the end of the first paragraph of a paper.