When you know what to write about, your next concern is to state your idea in a thesis statement. A thesis statement tells the reader the main idea or thought that writer is trying to convey. It is a one-sentence presenting the overall idea of the entire essay. It can be found in any part of the paragraph, but it is frequently the last sentence in the paragraph. For a discussion essay, you should announce at the beginning of your essay that you have a firm and clear stand on an issue. In other words, state clearly in your thesis statement what side of an issue you favor. In order to write an effective thesis statement, you must consider the following elements: