Problem: Tips for Writing a Thesis Statement
1. Replace vague words with more exact words, and replace vague ideas with more specific information.
2. Sometimes you can make the thesis statement more specific by stating the natural divisions of the subject. Stating these in the thesis can set up an outline for your entire essay.
3. Avoid heavy-handed thesis statements that state the obvious or make announcements, such as "Now I will write" or "This essay will discuss." Which of the following topics are narrowed topics? Check all that apply. E-mail etiquette Numerous plants in the garden Cell phones in school zones Poisonous plants Using cell phones E-mail messages