The argument you plan to prove
The argument you plan to prove
in the first paragraph
The idea you most want to argue
The claim is the argument you plan to prove.
The overall claim of your essay is clear and well supported with evidence. (APEX)
For Apex it's(The Central Claim
The thesis statement of a research essay should clearly state the main argument or central claim of the paper. It should be concise and specific, presenting a clear direction for the research and analysis that will follow in the essay.
The first paragraph (APEX)
The central claim.
By considering the opinions of your audience.
To state the problem that the central claim will solve :) -Apex-
You do research so that you have enough knowledge to write an essay.