ANSWER ASAP TAKING TEST 13. Which statement best explains the purpose of a thesis statement?
1) A thesis statement should outline the sources you are using in your research report and tell how you plan to use them.
2) A thesis statement discusses the steps you used to create your research question and to research and write your report.
3) A thesis statement any problems you had while working on your research
report and how you addressed them.
4) A thesis statement should answer your research question and state the claim the research report will try to prove.