Reword the topic of your essay in the form of a question. For example, if your topic is "Positive effects of color therapy on patients," try to rephrase the topic as "What are the positive effects of color therapy on patients?"
Write down some potential answers to your question. This will help to clarify the strongest thesis topic possible. One possible answer might include: "Benefits of color therapy include relief from medical symptoms, increased blood flow and weight loss."
Choose one or two of the strongest answers to the question and rewrite them in one or two sentences. An example may be, "Patients who are treated with color therapy can expect relief from symptoms, increased blood flow and even weight loss."
Write the rest of your essay in reference to your thesis statement, providing proof of its validity and elaborating on important points.