Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective thesis statement for an academic argument?
a.
specific
b.
disputable
c.
concise
d.
all of the above

D. All of the above

Explanation:

A thesis statement is a roadmap of the whole paper. It tells the reader what to expect in the text of the whole document. A thesis statement answers the questions that the reader has asked. It is an interpretation of the subject and not the question itself. A thesis makes a claim disputable by other people.  

It must be:

Specific: Although the scope of your paper might seem overwhelming at the start, generally the narrower the thesis the more effective your argument will be. Your thesis or claim must be supported by evidence. The broader your claim is, the more evidence you will need to convince readers that your position is right.

Concise: A thesis statement should be a two-sentence summary of your ideas. It is supposed to introduce the topic of your paper and comment on your stand about the topic. You have to keep the argument focused and at the same time, telling the audience what your paper is all about.

Disputable: The thesis statement or main claim must be debatable. An argumentative or persuasive piece of writing must begin with a debatable thesis or claim. In other words, the thesis must be something that people could reasonably have differing opinions on. If your thesis is something that is generally agreed upon or accepted as fact then there is no reason to try to persuade people.