Question

Which thesis statement is too broad for a short research report?

Mark Twain is well-known as an author who made a point of criticizing society while poking fun at it.

Mark Twain is one of the best-known authors in American history.

Mark Twain’s humor and easy style helped the public accept his work, which was often full of social criticism and unpopular topics.

Mark Twain’s work is often used as an example of humorous writing that provides social commentary and criticism.

Answer 1

I think the best one is the 3srd one.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: Mark Twain is one of the best-known authors in American history.

One of the most important and most difficult steps in the research process is selcting the topic. As the first step, if it's not done properly the entire process might be compromised. In this case the research requires too much information to be accomplished, as it needs to prove the reasons of his superiority amongst the other authors. A comparison between their styles of writting, the context they wrote and the repercussion they had done is necesary to fulfill this objective. It is important to emphasize the fact that the statement is refering to all American history so there are too many authors ans styles to compare making it a very profound research.

The other options have a more delimited objective which need specific information to be completed and therefore less time is needed.