LibGuides: ELLM5990: Selected Topics: Gender and Diversity in Children's and YA Literature: Getting Started

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Developing a Strong Thesis Statement (Purdue Owl)
Thesis Statements (UNC-Chapel Hill)
A discussion of thesis statements from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Keywords: A Quick Guide
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