Thesis Homework 1/28

*Part A*
1.) This is not an acceptable thesis statement simply because it is a fact that does not have to be proven; it presents no valid arguing points.

2.) Yes, it is an acceptable thesis statement.

3.) No, because the writer is going about telling the reader what he or she plan on presenting in the paper; we were told never to tell what we're going to do, but to just do it.

4.) No, the sentence has no means of making an argument it just states a basic opinion; it also uses the word should.

5.) No, its an apparent fact that drug and alcohol use are an ongoing problem among college students; the writer needs to find a better way in telling us why it is or how to solve this problem.

6.) No, the writer is making the basic of claims possible. There is no argument built in this sentence.

7.) Yes, an argument can be eventually built. It leads into the writer being able to then build his or her body paragraphs off of the steps that are needed to be taken.

8.) Yes, the thesis builds a potential argument and has a direct stance.

9.) No, don't tell the readers what your essay will have in store; just do it.


*Part B*
1.) Living on campus is in the end better than commuting, simply because commuting can lead to missed assignments and poor attendance.

2.) Marijuana and drinking will always be an ongoing problem on college campuses, so because of this stronger rules need to be put in place in dorm rooms; rules that are not allowed now because of the privacy each student is entitled to.