EXAMPLES:
Ex. 1.1. The minimum wage–general topic
Narrow topics:
argue to increase the minimum wage–
persuade to keep the minimum wage the same–
inform about the types of jobs with minimum wage
economic effects of low minimum wage
economic effects of high minimum wage
compare/contrast different states
Example:
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Immigration
Advocate to raise immigration rate
Maintain the immigration rate
The social impact of high immigration
The social impact of low immigration
Compare the different effects of immigration rates on society
Cyberbullying
Forms of Cyberbullying
The social harm of Cyberbullying
The causes of Cyberbullying
How to face Cyberbullying
Prevention of Cyberbullying
The cost of a college education
The composition and current situation of college education cost
Advocate reducing the cost of college education
The benefits of college education cost reduction
What are the criteria for the cost of college education
Problems caused by the cost of a college education
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Animal medical experiment
The ultimate purpose of the animal medical experiment is to apply it to human beings through the study of the life phenomena of animals themselves, so as to explore the mysteries of human life, control human diseases and senescence, and prolong human life.
The audience is mainly those who do not know much about animal hospital experiments and the significance of popularizing animal medical experimental knowledge to human beings.
Government housing for military veterans
The government provides housing for veterans in order to ensure that the housing problems of veterans can be solved and they can enjoy housing security after they leave the army.
The target audiences are mainly veterans, service members, reservists, and young men and women who want to join the military.
Genetically modified foods
Genetically modified foods improve the nutritional value of agricultural products and produce food faster and more efficiently.
Relevant audiences are mainly ordinary people. GM food aims to enhance the public’s understanding of GM food, buy GM food at ease, and make fair use of GM food.
Common problem: The thesis is a statement of fact.
Common problem: The thesis is a question.
Common problem: The thesis is too broad.
Common problem: The thesis is too narrow.
Common problem: The thesis is vague.
