Answer:
Below is the classification into strong and weak thesis statements. The weak thesis statements are revised in order to conform to the requirements of a strong thesis statement:
1. The subject of this paper is my experience with ferrets as pets.
The thesis statement is weak. It tends to leave the reader hanging and fails to identify the main objectives of the essay.
Revised: Ferrets as pets can be an exciting experience, here are my view points on that.
2.The government must expand its funding for research on renewable energy resources in order to prepare for the impending end of oil.
This thesis statement is strong. It gives further clarification on what the government should do to prepare for the impending end of oil.
3. Edgar Allan Poe was a poet who lived in Baltimore during the nineteenth century.
This thesis statement is strong. It brings the reader to an understanding of where Edgar Allan Poe lived in the nineteenth century. The reader is not left confused.
4. In this essay, I will give you lots of reasons why slot machines should not be legalized in Baltimore.
This thesis statement is weak. It is using unpredictable words e.g "lots" without being specific.
Revised: Within this essay, I will explain the reasons why slot machines should not be legalized in Baltimore.
Explanation:
When writing thesis statement, one must note that it should not be confusing and hard to understand.
A weak thesis statement usually contains obvious facts and things that no one can disagree with. A strong thesis doesn't have that.
Some weak thesis lead to a dead end thereby confusing the reader.
That's why it's important to revise weak thesis statements.
Revision of weak thesis statements helps to strengthen that thesis and make it align with what has been expressed in the body of the paper.
