The word “persuasive” as referred to a persuasive essay thesis statement speaks for itself. Therefore the thesis statement of a persuasive essay is aimed at persuading the reader that the point of view of the author on the issue is correct. The key element of writing a good thesis statement for a persuasive essay it choosing a position which the author feels strong about and correspondingly will be able to defend this point of view and persuade the reader that he is right. Such a position needs to be strongly argumentated as only well-build arguments can persuade the person reading the essay. The thesis statement needs to be objective and concentrate on the key elements the author will defend throughout the whole essay. In other words that thesis statement presents the main arguments analyzed and proved in the body of the persuasive essay.