1. 1. They do not contain personal opinion that cannot be argued against. Everyone has the right to her own opinion; however, the point of a thesis is start with a strong statement that will be developed throughout the report. Judgmental statements using dumb, stupid, etc., leave no room for discussion. Wrong: Guns are dumb and should be banned. Right: Guns should be banned.

2. 2.They do not state what you will be talking about in a direct statement. Wrong: In this paper, I am going to discuss why I think computers should be banned. Right: Computers cause problems in the classroom and should be banned.

3. 3.They do not contain first person pronouns. Wrong: I believe that we should all use computers in the classroom. Right: Computers should be used in the classroom, as they are tools that help students achieve success.

4. 4.Thesis statements should contain strong, definite language. Wrong: Computers might be useful in the classroom. Right: Computers must be used in the classroom to help students achieve success.

5. 1.Email is a modern form of communication. 2.Although some people find learning email frustrating, it can also be exciting and beneficial for business. 3.I am going to talk about learning email. 4.Netscape is a browser used for online classes. 5.Although some people prefer Chrome, students should use Netscape for online classes as it is the easiest to use of all the browsers. 6.If students don't use Netscape in online classes, they will be sorry. 7.Different email software causes different problems. 8.Although learning multiple softwares can prove confusing, knowing how to use different email software will help students become more proficient in their computer abilities. 9.Taking online classes can give a student credit. 10.Although students can earn credit, students should not take online classes as they make you upset, and you work too much.