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Strong Arguments<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Consider the following questions:\n<\/p>\n

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  1. What makes a good thesis statement?\n<\/li>\n
  2. Is what I want to argue novel and is it focused enough?\n<\/li>\n
  3. Is my thesis too generic?\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Read 3 Ways to Write a Thesis Statement<\/a><\/b> from the wikihow<\/a><\/b> website, to learn more about crafting a thesis statement.
    \nThen read     The Guiding Idea and Argumentative Thesis Statement<\/a><\/b> by Rhonda Dietrich, from Saylor Academy’s<\/a><\/b> website to further refine your ideas about thesis statements.\n<\/p>\n

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