| Thesis Rules |
| Avoid using qualifiers in a thesis statement. |
| Five keys to a strong thesis.
1.)Does your thesis answer the question the prompt? 2.)Is the thesis able to be challenged or argued by others? 3.)Does your thesis leave the reader asking "so what?" or is it clear? 4.)Does the body of your essay match well with your thesis? 5.)Is your thesis too vague? Does it leave cause the reader to ask How? or Why? |
| Thesis statements should be able to convey a clear viewpoint and explanation of the topic chosen. |