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Read the thesis statements and decide whether they are strong or weak. Comment your opinion and reasons underneath each thesis statement. See number 1 for an example

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In order to create a successful advertisement, it is necessary to consider three issues: who should be targeted, where the advert should be placed and what type of advert should be made

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In order to create a successful advertisement, it is necessary to consider three issues: who should be targeted, where the advert should be placed and what type of advert should be made

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Classical music concerts are popular in my country

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Classical music concerts are popular in my country

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Using public transport would be one of the best ways to solve the traffic and pollution problems in cities around the world. 

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Using public transport would be one of the best ways to solve the traffic and pollution problems in cities around the world. 

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Half of the families in my country own a house. 

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Half of the families in my country own a house. 

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There are several advantages of owning a car, but there are also many disadvantages.

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There are several advantages of owning a car, but there are also many disadvantages.

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To be a successful student, good study habits are more important than intelligence. 

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To be a successful student, good study habits are more important than intelligence. 

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1. India became an independent country in 1947.

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1. India became an independent country in 1947.

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The top government official in my country is the Prime Minister

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The top government official in my country is the Prime Minister

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Because Banana Herb Tea Supplement promotes rapid weight loss that results in the loss of muscle and lean body mass, it poses a potential danger to customers. 

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Because Banana Herb Tea Supplement promotes rapid weight loss that results in the loss of muscle and lean body mass, it poses a potential danger to customers. 

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Sigmund Freud is one of the greatest psychologists in medical history. 

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Sigmund Freud is one of the greatest psychologists in medical history. 

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Some people prefer digital cameras while others like traditional cameras

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Some people prefer digital cameras while others like traditional cameras

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1. A thesis statement  gives the author's opinion or states an important idea about the topic. It should give an idea that can be discussed and explained with supporting ideas (this is very important - you can't have a thesis that everyone will automatically agree with, there should be an argument, something to discuss)

2. A thesis statement should not be a sentence that simply states a fact about the topic (e.g. In the Northern Hemisphere the summer months are warmer than the winter months --- this is obvious and there is nothing to discuss, so won't work as a thesis statement)

3. A thesis statement should not state two sides of the argument equally (e.g. There are advantages and disadvantages to using nuclear weapons - author's position is not clear, it is a very weak thesis. It can be revised like this: Although there are some advantages, using nuclear power has many disadvantages and should not be a part of our country's energy plan - now the author's position is clear)

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Socialism is the best form of government for Kenya because it will promote equal opportunity for workers. 

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Socialism is the best form of government for Kenya because it will promote equal opportunity for workers. 

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The court needs to implement stronger sentences.

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The court needs to implement stronger sentences.