Writing a thesis statement requires that we make well-thought out statements which we will need to substantiate (proof) later when we write supporting details and examples in the body of the term paper. Here is an example of a thesis statement in conjunction to our benchmarks:
The arrival of foreigners in the late 18th and early 19th centuries created an impact upon Hawai'i. The political, social, and economic factors introduced by western influences had both adverse and beneficial effects upon the natives and Hawaiian institutions. Whalers, traders, explorers, and missionaries came to Hawai'i for various reasons and changed Hawai'i irrevocably.
Your thesis statement tells readers specifically what you plan to write about in your paper. It also serves as a personal guide to keep you on track as you research your subject. Your thesis statement takes a stand or expresses a specific feeling or feature of your subject. Set the right tone for your writing. Helpful checklist: 1) identifies a limited, specific subject, 2) focuses on a particular feature or feeling about the subject, 3) is stated in a clear, direct sentence (or sentences), 4) can be supported with convincing facts and details, and 5) meets the requirements of the assignment.
