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Thesis Statements A weak thesis is one that: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Makes no claim Is obviously true or a statement of fact Restates conventional wisdom Makes an overly broad claim
Thesis Statements 1. WEAK THESIS: The thesis makes no claim “This paper will address the characteristics of a good corporate manager.”
“I’m going to write about Darwin’s concerns with evolution in The Origin of Species.”
2. WEAK THESIS: Obviously true or statement of fact “The jean industry targets its advertisements to appeal to young adults.”
Thesis Statements 3. WEAK THESIS: Restates conventional wisdom “An important part of one’s college education is learning to better understand others’ points of view.”
“From cartoons in the morning to adventure shows at night, there is too much violence on TV.”
4. WEAK THESIS: Makes overly broad claim
“Violent revolutions have had both positive and negative results.”
Makes no claim Is obviously true or a statement of fact Restates conventional wisdom Makes an overly broad claim
Thesis Statements 1. WEAK THESIS: The thesis makes no claim “This paper will address the characteristics of a good corporate manager.”
“I’m going to write about Darwin’s concerns with evolution in The Origin of Species.”
2. WEAK THESIS: Obviously true or statement of fact “The jean industry targets its advertisements to appeal to young adults.”
Thesis Statements 3. WEAK THESIS: Restates conventional wisdom “An important part of one’s college education is learning to better understand others’ points of view.”
“From cartoons in the morning to adventure shows at night, there is too much violence on TV.”
4. WEAK THESIS: Makes overly broad claim
“Violent revolutions have had both positive and negative results.”
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