What makes this thesis statement weak? Read the sample student thesis statement from a
rhetorical essay
Bassett's argument that community service does little to
teach students about their obligations as citizens is
ultimately not very persuasive.
o It does not make a judgment about the success of the
writer's strategies.
O It does not explain what the rhetorical analysis will
show.
O It does not state whether you personally agree with
the writer's argument.
It does not include either inductive or deductive
reasoning.