Read the following essay questions.
Below each essay question is a weak thesis statement written by a student.
First, think about why it is weak and consider how you would improve it.
Then, check your understanding against our explanation.
Remember
- A thesis statement is an assertion, not a statement of fact or an observation.
- A thesis statement takes a stand rather than announcing a subject.
- A thesis is the main idea, not the title. It must be a complete sentence that explains in some detail what you expect to write about.
- A thesis statement is narrow, rather than broad. If the thesis statement is sufficiently narrow, it can be fully supported.
