I am needing to write an outline on Immigration in the United States. Here is my thesis " While immigration has positive results to the U.S., illegal immigration laws must be enforced to reduce the negative impavt of costs and the admittance of legal immigrants".
1. You don't have a true thesis statement. No one would disagree with it.
Your thesis statement must include factual information plus your position/opinion/stance. Without your position on the topic, it isn't a true thesis statement. So think of this sentence as the angle you want to take on the topic and what you intend to prove by the end of your paper. (If your statement is simply factual, then there's nothing to prove!)
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html
This is one of the very best places I've seen online to help students write good thesis statements. It shows you sentences that aren't thesis statements and how to turn each one into real thesis statements.
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2. Outlines: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=how+to+write+an+outline
To write an outline on immigration in the United States based on your thesis, you should start by breaking down your main points and supporting arguments. Here's a suggested outline structure:
I. Introduction
A. Hook or attention-grabbing statement
B. Background information on immigration in the United States
C. Thesis statement: "While immigration has positive results to the U.S., illegal immigration laws must be enforced to reduce the negative impact of costs and the admittance of legal immigrants."
II. Positive Results of Immigration
A. Economic contributions
1. Job creation
2. Innovation and entrepreneurship
3. Cultural diversity
III. Negative Impact of Costs
A. Drain on public resources
1. Healthcare
2. Education
3. Social welfare programs
IV. Enforcement of Illegal Immigration Laws
A. Border security
1. Physical barriers
2. Enhanced surveillance
3. Technology advancements
B. Immigration policies and regulations
1. Strengthening law enforcement
2. Implementing penalties for employers hiring illegal immigrants
3. Streamlining the legal immigration process
V. Admittance of Legal Immigrants
A. Importance of a merit-based system
1. Prioritizing skills and qualifications
2. Meeting the needs of the labor market
3. Enhancing economic growth
VI. Conclusion
A. Recap of main points
B. Restatement of thesis
C. Closing thoughts or implications of enforcing immigration laws and selective admittance of legal immigrants
When writing your outline, remember to provide supporting evidence or examples for each main point to strengthen your arguments. Additionally, make sure to organize the outline in a logical and coherent manner to ensure a smooth flow of ideas in your final essay or research paper.