Look at the following 3 thesis statements. Each is not an effective thesis argument because they’re weak in one of more of the areas listed in the above article (either they are not Debatable, Assertive, Reasonable, Evidence-Based, or Focused).
1)Energy consumption in the United States is out of control.
2)Cats are superior to dogs in most people’s views.
3)The office of the President cannot be charged with crimes because of the law.
Step Three:
In a new Word document, copy each of the thesis statements. Then write a paragraph on each noting which trait or traits are weak, and what should be changed or included to improve it. Remember that you must do this for each of the 3 thesis statements
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