How can I better understand my teacher's comments on my paper?

How can I better understand my teacher's comments on my paper?

It's important to break down the comments into specific areas. What comments are you struggling with?

My teacher mentioned that my thesis was weak and needed more support.

A weak thesis often means it lacks clarity or strong arguments. Can you share your thesis statement?

Sure, it was: 'Social media affects communication.'

That's a good start, but it could be more specific. What aspects of communication are you referring to?

I guess I could focus on how it impacts face-to-face interactions.

Exactly! A more focused thesis could be: 'Social media negatively impacts face-to-face communication by reducing personal interactions.' This gives you a clearer direction.