i need help writing a thesis statement!?

Question

plz i need help writing a thesis statement about the negative effects of fastfoods!!

Answer 1

Remember that a thesis statement should be:

- an opinion, not a fact
e.g. We eat too much fast food. (not: There is a lot of fast food available.)
- debatable -- someone could possibly argue the opposite
e.g.'s: You should never eat fast food. Fast food should not be given to growing children. Our world would be better without fast food restaurants.

If your thesis has to discuss the effects of fast food, then you probably want to stay away from things that border on sounding too fact-like, like "Eating too much fast food will make you fat." Is someone really going to argue the opposite to that? Can someone reasonably argue that "I think you can eat only fast food and still be thin" ? Yes, of course they COULD, (if I only eat one french fry per day, then all I eat is fast food, and I probably will starve myself to thinness. . . ) but it's not the best kind of thesis.

A great thesis (for a high school paper) should be one where you could easily write the essay either agreeing with your statement or disagreeing. In the real world, and even in college, we get a little more sophisticated, but for now, stick to the basics. ;)

So, perhaps you want to consider:
- 1. not just stating an effect, but the SIZE/IMPORTANCE of the effect, which could be debatable.
Bad thesis: FF makes you fat
Better thesis: FF ALWAYS makes you fat.

- 2. not just stating an effect, but linking fast food to a related effect
"Children who eat FF do poorly in school."
(Because now you have to "fill in the gaps" with your explanation -- one example: FF is a quick, cheap although poor quality option. Parents who routinely use FF as meals, or as treats encourage the same values in their children, who in turn will look for cheap, low-quality answers to life. School success, however, requires dedication, commitment and hard work. . . )

- 3. INVERTING (making opposite) a common claim
"While it may seem that only lazy people rely on a FF diet, in fact, the availability of FF CAUSES us to be lazy."
(The same could be said for "BUSY" instead of "LAZY" -- you could argue that FF is just another excuse validating our overworked, overstressed lifestyles. If FF didn't exist, then we would have no choice but to go home, cook (or at least heat up a cheaper, frozen meal) and we would be forced to work less, spend less money and spend more time at home, away from work.)

Hope this gets you thinking of some ideas! I've included the link to "OWL at Purdue" which is a great writing source.

Answer 2

A thesis statement should be the specific idea that you will prove in your essay. In your thesis statement name the elements you will discuss. Example. Eating fast foods causes weight gain, high blood pressure and conditions that can lead to diabetes.
Each of your paragraphs will discuss one of those points.

Answer 3

notyou 31 is essentially correct. However, be very careful when making your statements of support. Proofs must be factual, not corelational. Corelational statistics only show a higher or lower likelihood, so if 87% of fast food consumers develop high blood pressure, that does not prove anything, just strongly suggests a link and likelihood. Good luck.

Answer 4

You are going to have to do some research on your topic first. Take a look at this site for information on how to create a thesis statement. It's fairly easy.

http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml

Answer 5

Writing a thesis statement is simple, just keep your statement simple that what your research is about.
http://www.ukwritingexperts.co.uk/

Answer 6

Choose your side about the topic