1. Process Thesis Statement If you follow four easy steps, you will be able to write a competent essay; research your subject well, plan logically, write a great first draft, and proofread for errors.

2. Classification Thesis Statement All restaurants can be divided to three main groups according to the type of food they serve: fast food, gourmet food and ethnic food.

3. Cause and Effect Thesis Statement (Effects) Studying for the Turkish university entrance exam affects students in three negative ways; psychologically, physically and socially.

4. Cause and Effect Thesis Statement (Causes) Teenagers start to smoke for three wrong reasons; rebelling against society, copying adult examples and peer pressure.

5. Compare and Contrast Thesis Statement (Similarities) Although there are a number of differences between Izmir Economy and Ege Universities, the two are very similar on the basis of their reputations, scholarship opportunities and student profiles.

6. Compare and Contrast Thesis Statement (Differences) The things that makes the Turkish cities of Istanbul and Izmir very different from each other are their weather, people and opportunities.

7. Argumentative Thesis Statement There are some people who believe that money is the most important thing in life, however they are wrong because intelligent people choose being in love, which is the most wonderful experience in the world.