Putting your working thesis to the “So what?” test
Use the following questions to help you revise your working thesis.
Ask yourself why readers will want to read an essay with this thesis. How would you respond to a reader who hears your thesis and asks “So what?” or “Why does it matter?”
Does your thesis answer a question, propose a solution to a problem, or take a position in a debate? Why will readers be interested in your answer, solution, or position?
Will any readers disagree with this thesis? If so, what might they say?
Is the thesis too obvious? If you cannot come up with interpretations different from your own, you may need to revise your thesis.
Does the thesis require an essay's worth of development? Or will you run out of points too quickly?
Can you provide enough support for your thesis with the evidence available?