Critical summary

Frankenstein Critical Summary Final Essay ENGLISH 1110

Due: Friday, April 12th (12 noon deadline for uploading submissions) Word count: 1200 words (+/- 10%) Title of essay: “Frankenstein: Critical Analysis” Format: As explained in class (APA or MLA)

Notes

1. Use the template provided (TRU template, see attached)

2. Your critical summary should include the following elements: a. Background information (including thesis) b. Summary element (describing key parts of the story RELEVANT to your

thesis) c. Critical analysis, identifying what we learn from Frankenstein about:

i. Attitudes towards science, scientism & religion ii. Attitudes towards feelings & emotion iii. Influence of postmodernism and realism

3. Your essay must include a “Gettysburg Paragraph” supporting the most central

argument of your thesis.

4. Your essay must be support by at least 7 scholarly sources (do NOT use Wikipedia or open-sources; use only academic supporting sources); use both primary and secondary sources for your essay.

5. Your essay will be graded on the strength of your:

a. Thesis b. Proofreading c. Use of sources d. Formatting and structure

6. As with the last paper, there will be two in-class consultations beginning next

week (tba).

7. There are NO extensions for papers.