Understand the Assignment Generate Ideas Develop a Thesis Statement Organize Ideas 4. Make sure your thesis is interesting, arguable, and includes what you think are the criteria for happiness. 1. 2. 6. For each of the two criteria you used for your thesis statement, provide two examples or explanations for why those elements are necessary for happiness (your thesis is listed below for your reference). Make sure that your support is strong and convincing to your reader. 7.