1. A thesis statement should give a broad overview of a topic.
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Correct! A thesis statement should be specific and focus on no one aspect of a broader topic.
2. “The color blue should be outlawed because it gives 30% of the population seizures,” is a strong thesis statement.
Yes
Correct! A strong thesis statement is specific, concise, and takes a stand.
No
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3. I can use my research question as a thesis statement.
Yes
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Correct! A thesis statement is a sentence that you believe answers your research question.
4. All thesis statements should begin with “in this paper. . .”
Yes
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No
Correct! Never use that phrase in your thesis statement.
5. “Global warming has many causes and effects,” is an example of a weak thesis.
Yes
Correct! This thesis is not specific or manageable and states the obvious.
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