Simply knowing what a solid working thesis should do may not help you improve your thesis. Whether yours is a first effort or a refined version, see the Take Action chart to help you figure out how to improve your thesis. Skim across the top to identify questions you might ask about your working thesis. When you answer a question with “Yes” or “Maybe,” move straight down the column to Locate Specifics under that question. Use the activities there to pinpoint gaps, problems, or weaknesses. Then move straight down the column to Take Action. Use the advice that suits your problem as you revise.