| Vivek Ratnam Example |
| Rule: Avoid using qualifiers in a thesis statement.
Example: Southern gothic literature, however, is not racist, but, in some cases, makes statements denouncing racism. Problem: The qualifier �in some cases� weakens the thesis by unnecessarily widening the scope of the argument and eliminating clash. Solution: Do away with �in some cases� altogether. Southern gothic literature, however, is not racist, but rather makes statements denouncing racism. My name is vivek, I am ugly. |
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