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Which is the best example of a thesis statement for an argumentative essay about zoos and animal welfare?
Although many people feel that keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research.
Zoos have been around for thousands of years, and each year they draw millions of people to see the variety of animals they house.
Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
Animals can be bred at zoos to increase their population and to combat extinction.
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The best choice is the first:
"Although many people feel that keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research."
Why: it takes a clear, arguable position, acknowledges the opposing view, and outlines the main reasons you'll use to support the claim (conservation and research)—all qualities of a strong argumentative thesis.
If you want a slightly stronger phrasing, try:
"Although critics argue that captivity is cruel, modern accredited zoos play a vital role in species conservation and scientific research and should be supported under strict animal-welfare standards."
"Although many people feel that keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research."
Why: it takes a clear, arguable position, acknowledges the opposing view, and outlines the main reasons you'll use to support the claim (conservation and research)—all qualities of a strong argumentative thesis.
If you want a slightly stronger phrasing, try:
"Although critics argue that captivity is cruel, modern accredited zoos play a vital role in species conservation and scientific research and should be supported under strict animal-welfare standards."
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