Does the thesis statement present a narrowed topic? What is the narrowed topic? Does the thesis statement present an opinion/position on the topic? What is the author’s position?

DISCUSSION ESSAY

After you post your initial response, choose the initial posts of at least one of your classmates, and respond. Your responses to your peers should include evaluative comments that help your classmates continue developing ideas. Your responses to your peers should include an evaluation of the thesis statement:

Does the thesis statement present a narrowed topic? What is the narrowed topic?
Does the thesis statement present an opinion/position on the topic? What is the author’s position?
Is the position arguable? What would an opposing or contrasting thesis statement be?
What suggestions do you have for your peer to continue refining his or her thesis statement?