Essay Purpose
Our final academic essay this semester is the Research Paper. You will apply what you have learned about conducting scholarly research; organize your research notes; outline your research paper; craft an arguable thesis statement, and write an academic essay incorporating scholarly research to support your claims.
For this paper, choose a research topic related to the novel Frankenstein. What does this mean for your research paper? It means that the topic of your essay must be a topic illustrated in the story. As you transition into the stages of exploration and selection of research topics, make sure you choose a topic that you can argue and discuss in the context of the novel.
Essay Prompt
How can literature serve as a vehicle for social change? To better understand the power of literature, consider current issues through the lens of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; Or the Modern Prometheus. By examining how authors contextualize social problems in their work(s) of fiction, we become more aware and better informed on the human race’s past, present, and future conditions.
To develop this skill, we will be examining the implied and stated meanings of the primary source, Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus. Additionally, we will further develop our understanding of contemporary issues through the research and integration of secondary sources.
Main Goals for Research Paper
-Write an argumentative essay of a minimum of 1,800 words (not including the works cited page)
-Include at least 3 pieces of evidence from the novel Frankenstein Integrate 4 to 7 additional reliable, credible sources (not including Frankenstein)(At least 3 must be from the library databases)
-Annotate and evaluate reading selections through the metacognitive reading strategies
– Organize essay appropriately, following learned patterns of organization
-Develop an original argumentative thesis that requires the integration of primary and secondary sources in the essay
-Use a systematic method for accurately recording research for primary sources, secondary sources, and student analysis
-Demonstrate an ability to quote, paraphrase, and summarize sources