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Fixing Flawed Thesis Statements: 5 Common Pitfalls and Solutions

Crafting a strong thesis statement is crucial for effective writing, yet many fall into common traps. This guide identifies five key problems with thesis statements: lack of a clear claim, mere restatements of fact, reliance on personal feelings, overly broad assertions, and breaking established rules. Discover how to strengthen your thesis by avoiding vague assertions and expressing definitive viewpoints. Learn to formulate statements that not only address common knowledge but also captivate and guide your reader's interest throughout your piece.

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Fixing Flawed Thesis Statements: 5 Common Pitfalls and Solutions

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  1. JACKED UP THESIS STATEMENTS AND HOW WE WILL FIX THEM

  2. I’VE GOT 5 PROBLEMS, AND THEY’RE ALL THESIS’ • Lack of a claim • Restatement of fact • Using personal conviction • Too broad • Breaks one of the rules

  3. “Don’t Claim Me, Bro!” • Too often, no claim is made. “I’m going to write about my weekend and how fun funfunfun it was”

  4. Face The Facts • Thesis statements should expand upon common facts. “Abercrombie & Fitch’s marketing targets teenagers” - Well duh

  5. YOU WON’T LIKE ME WHEN I’M ANGRY! • Personal conviction (or hardcore feelings) has no place In a thesis. - The ACT shouldn’t be allowed because I freakin’ hate it, man. Angry Cat has trouble keeping personal emotion out of his thesis statements.

  6. To Infinity, And Beyond! • Thesis statements can also be too broad. “The risk of drinking water outweigh the benefits.”

  7. How dare you question me! • Do not break our rules for thesis statements.

  8. “Advertising tries to get people to buy things”

  9. “The Twilight book series is fun to read.”

  10. “On this Power Point I’m going to show you how to improve your thesis statements.”

  11. Isn’t G.T.L. the way to live?

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