T = Topic (or Issue) and Thesis:
What is the best fast food?
R = Restatement, Restriction, Refinement:
Wendy’s (or Taco Bell or whatever you choose—we’ll call it X) has the best fast food.
I = Illustrations, Examples:
Nutritional guides prove that (X) has better choices for healthy eating. Examples include. . . (here, you’d give specific examples of foods that are lower in calories/fat/cholesterol/salt etc.)
A = Analysis:
Comparisons of nutritional guides for various other fast food restaurants show that their food is not as nutritious as restaurant X. (Be specific about the different fast food restaurants and the specific menu items. Compare/contrast them.)
C = Conclusion:
By examining the menu items from different fast food restaurants, I believe that Restaurant X serves the healthiest fast food. (Give specific conclusions about menu items).
(Then tell how this information can make a difference to you personally.)
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