<u>Where in an article is the thesis typically located?</u>
<em>B. Introduction.</em>
A <u>thesis statement</u> is the one that summarizes the <u>main idea </u>or theme in an article or essay. It should include the objective of the analysis in at least a single sentence and it is found in the last lines of the <u>introduction</u>, as the opener of the following body paragraphs. It is an essential element in both articles and essays.