Shawn S. answered 10/17/22
English/Writing Tutor, Piano Teacher, Music Theory Tutor
A thesis is a question or argument your paper aims to address, and thus your statement regarding that. So, while I can't answer that for you since it's your thoughts on the subject, I can help guide you along the process of describing it. The thesis statement is usually related to a question posed by your instructor, in this case, "Does the internet need regulation?" and you must answer this question while providing initial background and support in the introduction paragraph.
In the introduction paragraph, you should explain to the reader what it is you're covering related to the thesis. Assuming you were given a book, article, or other material to read, your paper is likely centered around it alongside outside research. From here, we can begin grasping the initial structure needed to construct an introduction and thesis statement. I will provide a skeleton below that you can fill in with the appropriate responses.
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Q1. What is the source we're investigating today?
A1. The book/study/article/etc. by X explores Y.
Q2. How do they do that?
A2. They engage in discourse/provide research/methods/talk about experiences/etc. related to Y. This must be specific to whatever it is you're examining, the skeleton doesn't provide that information.
-One or two sentences, one further describing what is being explored (as was touched upon in Q1) and how it was done (methods/discourse/provide research/talk about experiences/etc.). It's possible to concisely state both elements in one sentence, depending on what you're examining.
Q3. How does this relate to the subject of the paper (your thesis)?
A3. The [A2 what/how] does A or B well/poorly, the reason is XYZ.
Q4. Does the internet need regulation?
A4. Through research of A, and supporting B & C, (whatever your supporting articles or books might be in relation to the source material) there is support/evidence/etc. for the claim of Z (your thoughts regarding the question of internet regulation). The way ABC does this is through X (a very brief explanation of how each piece is connected/provides support).
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That brings you to at least five sentences to construct your introduction and answer your thesis question. It's very barebones, as I don't know what material you're covering, so I'm unable to give more direct feedback regarding it. You should know the answers to these questions provided you've read the material and conducted research related to it. I've provided a goofy example below, but please take it with a grain of salt, as it's a bit more difficult to explain something analytically when the source is made up.
Example (MLA format):
The study "French Fries: A Key Aspect in Online Behavior and Business" by Sherlock Holmes examines french fries' mediating role in a person's online behavior and business development related to regulation. Throughout the study, Holmes researches public forums, articles, surveys, market trends, and recent legislation regarding internet regulation. While Holmes' study examines the relation of fried food to factors involved in legislation around internet regulation, it fails to provide substantial evidence in the validation for or against regulation. The examination of Holmes' study and supporting studies by Thanos and Mario show conclusive evidence in support of preventing internet regulation. The studies support prior claims through empirical data, with a few outliers due to legal concerns, and each claim is examined alongside supporting evidence.