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 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1831) – 3 Full Page *Need Someone who read this book already*

Hello everyone. I have one assignment from 3-5 pages. I’m looking for someone, who have read this book already, because this assignment required some in-text citation and describe some detail on the book. So please make sure that you have read this book before bid onto my question.

I attached the instruction of the assignment on the file below.

Message me first, and then I will choose you for my assignment.

 

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Dr. Veronica Pantoja vpantoja@delmar.edu

(361) 698-2329 Office: CB 141

Office hours: MW, 2-3 PM; TTh, 3-4 PM; Friday and other times by appt.

Dr. Pantoja’s Writing Pet Peeves
Points will be deducted if these are found in any rough or final draft of a major paper. Please

work to delete these irksome phrases and words so your teacher can be happy as she grades. =)

Use CTRL+F in your word processing software to

search for and correct these issues in your writing.

1. Avoid “THERE + VERB” phrases in your writing.
“There+verb” phrases make your writing passive; aim for active voice in your writing.

there are…. there were…. there should be….
there is…. there was…. there would be….
there’s…. there could be…. there might be….., etc.

Example: There are many ways to complete this assignment.
Correction: This assignment can be completed in many ways.

Example: Even though the children were in recess, there should have been a monitor
watching.
Correction: Even though the children were in recess, a monitor should have been watching.

2. Avoid the use of any form of “you” in your writing.
Avoiding forms of “you” can help with clarity. Using “you” can be confusing for the reader.

you your you’re yourself

Example: When Dracula enters the room, you can really sense how the other characters react.
Correction: When Dracula enters the room, the other characters react quite dramatically.
**No need to use the word “one” either in that example.

3. Avoid the vague use of “we,” “us,” or “our” in your writing.

Example: We can see that childcare is an extremely important issue.
Correction: Childcare is an important issue to many because….

Example: When the Monster first wakes, we can see how Frankenstein is affected.

Correction: When the Monster first wakes, Frankenstein is clearly affected when he says,….

In either sentence who is “we?” How can the writer know what “we” all think about childcare or
what we all see in the novel? I’m not suggesting to never use these pronouns, but always be sure
the reference to those pronouns is clear.

4. Avoid the phrase, “Due to the fact that…,” as it’s too wordy.

Example: Electrical engineering is a respected field due to the fact that it provides
alternative solutions.
Correction: Electrical engineering is a respected field because it provides alternative solutions.

Find other wordy phrases here: http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/CCS_wordyphrases.html.

http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/CCS_wordyphrases.html

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(361) 698-2329 Office: CB 141
Office hours: MW, 2-3 PM; TTh, 3-4 PM; Friday and other times by appt.

5. Avoid starting sentences with “Well….”
You can find better ways to begin a sentence other than using the word “well.” The word
“anyway” is also similar; be sure to use it correctly (and “anyways” should be avoided).

Other phrases & words to avoid:

“In my paper I will…” or “My essay will…”
“In conclusion…”
“Nowadays…”
“Now that I’ve talked about ___, I’ll talk about…”
“Anyway…” or “Anyways….”

“In the article, it explains…” (I see this issue a lot in writing—keep an eye out for it!)

*For more about writing pet peeves, view the Writing Pet Peeve PPT in Canvas.

Helpful Online Grammar and Writing Resources

Rules for Finding and Fixing Comma Splices and Fused Sentences (Run-on sentences):

http://www.chompchomp.com/handouts/csfsrules

Rules for Finding and Fixing Sentence Fragments:

http://www.chompchomp.com/handouts/fragrules

Fragments and Run-on Sentences:

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/fragments-and-run-ons/

Commas: http://www.chompchomp.com/handouts.htm#Commas

Grammar Resources from the Purdue Online Writing Lab:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/5/

Conquering Commas from the Purdue Online Writing Lab:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/692/01/

Brief Overview of Punctuation from the Purdue Online Writing Lab:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/566/1/

200 Common Redundancies in English:

http://grammar.about.com/od/words/a/redundancies.htm

Commonly Confused Words from the University of Richmond Writing Center:

http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/conford.html

Vocabulary.com, a site for building vocabulary: https://www.vocabulary.com/

Typing Game (with zombies!): https://www.typing.com/student/games/play/tommyq

http://www.chompchomp.com/handouts/csfsrules

http://www.chompchomp.com/handouts/fragrules

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/fragments-and-run-ons/

http://www.chompchomp.com/handouts.htm#Commas

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/5/

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/692/01/

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/566/1/

http://grammar.about.com/od/words/a/redundancies.htm

http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/conford.html

https://www.vocabulary.com/

https://www.typing.com/student/games/play/tommyq

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Dr. Veronica Pantoja vpantoja@delmar.edu
(361) 698-2329 Office: CB 141

Office Hours: MW, 2-3; TTh, 3-4 PM; Friday and other times by appt.

Paper 2: Frankenstein: A World of Gods and Monsters
100 pts. This major paper must be completed in order to pass the class.

Assignment/Purpose: For this major paper assignment, you will be exploring issues and topics related
to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Through an analysis of selected literary elements of the novel, the
paper will apply a theme or idea from the novel to a current problem in society or in your career field.
In other words, how does Frankenstein help society think clearly through some issues
that it faces today? What issues in the novel are still being debated about? What lessons
can be applied from the novel to address problems in society (or in your career field)?
Can the novel be seen as a warning? Although the novel encompasses many issues, the paper
should probably mainly focus on one instead of several.

This paper will incorporate your own perspective, textual support from the novel in MLA format, class
discussions, and 2-4 sources from the DMC Library, including the online databases of sources and/or
physical books from the stacks. Only ONE source from the Web (using Google, in other words) is
allowed for this paper (but it cannot be a literature help site). Ultimately, you will develop an
argument or claim about the novel and how it relates to a current societal issue or problem and
support your argument or claim using the novel and additional outside sources (2-4 DMC library
sources and only 1 credible source allowed from the Web).

As you read the novel for class, keep track of what’s happening to characters; think about the
implications of their actions and the situations they find themselves in. Pay attention to repeating
images or words and phrases. Remember than the author has made some deliberate choices in the
novel; think about why she has made these choices. What can you infer from the choices made for a
character or for how a theme is played out? Try to then identify patterns in those ideas to help you
develop a claim (thesis statement) about the character or theme. You can then supplement your ideas
with sources from the library and use sections from the novel as evidence in the body of the paper.
Developing a strong thesis statement is important, and we’ll go over thesis statements in class.

Genre: This paper will take the form of an argumentative literary analysis essay. Additionally, the
paper should follow conventions of college-level writing and should adhere to the course learning
objectives. Audience: Consider your reader to be a general reader, perhaps faculty and staff at Del Mar
College. Assume that the reader of your paper has read the novel too, so you don’t need to summarize
the entire story too much.

The essay should include:
1) Multiple paragraphs of three to five pages of text in correct MLA style following the

paper formatting guidelines for the class as well. The paper will include a works cited page (see
below), but it’s not included in the page count of three to five pages.

2) An interesting title. The title should help your readers find meaning in your writing. If the title
is “Paper 2” or “Frankenstein” readers may have a difficult time getting a sense of the paper.

3) An effective attention-getter. The introduction serves also to entice your readers into your
paper. Use different strategies to get their attention. The paper could begin with a short
description of a scene from the novel, with an anecdote, or even with a quotation from the novel or
another source.

4) A thesis statement or controlling idea. Your paper should support a main argument about
the novel with textual examples from the novel and from your collected sources. This main
argument is the basis of your analysis. Remember that the thesis statement or controlling idea
should be an arguable and specific claim.

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(361) 698-2329 Office: CB 141
Office Hours: MW, 2-3; TTh, 3-4 PM; Friday and other times by appt.

For instance, arguing that the novel offers lessons to readers is simply too broad. Instead, the
paper might argue that the novel demonstrates what is necessary in proper and effective scientific
inquiry or that the novel argues that mothers are not necessary in rearing a child. Try to ask
yourself how the novel provides a lesson about a particular issue or problem in society today.

5) Quotes, references, and specific examples from the novel. Since your paper is an
analysis of the novel, it should include direct quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases from it. All
should be referenced correctly in MLA style (8th edition).

References to secondary sources (2-4). The sources from this paper should come
from the Del Mar College library databases of sources or library stacks; only one online
source is allowed for this paper. Wikipedia is not allowed, nor is Sparknotes, Shmoop, eNotes, or
CliffsNotes, nor other literature help sites. Copies of all sources must be submitted in a Source
Packet. See below for more about the Source Packet assignment.

6) Clear organization. The main points of your paper should connect with each other in a way
that supports the thesis statement. Remember that transitional words, phrases, and/or
paragraphs should be used to show a clear progression of thought. Also consider the sequence of
main ideas in the paper; often ending the paper with its strongest idea helps to build the argument
smoothly. Simply listing ideas in the order you thought of them or listing source summaries isn’t
always the most successful organizational plan.

7) An effective conclusion. The paper should end by wrapping up ideas without necessarily
summarizing the essay’s ideas. Consider the significance of the paper’s main idea. When readers
ask, “so what?” in reference to the paper’s main idea, how would you respond? Try to avoid
beginning the last paragraph of the paper with “in conclusion,” as it’s a bit cliché for college-level
writing.

8) A works cited page in correct MLA format. The works cited page will include the MLA
citations for the outside sources and the novel. All sources listed in the works cited page
must be cited within the body of the paper using correct MLA formatting for in-text
citations. If a source is cited in the body of the essay, it must be included in the works cited page.
Remember that all sources listed on the works cited page should be in alphabetical order. Refer to
your handbook and/or class handouts for help with MLA.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid
1) The assignment is not asking for you to summarize the novel only—assume an audience who has
read the novel as well. They will want to learn something new from you about the novel and how it
addresses current issues in society. You may have to summarize certain scenes or actions from the
novel, but the paper should not be a chapter-by-chapter summary of the entire novel.

2) You will be incorporating quotes, summaries, and paraphrases of ideas from the novel and from
your sources, but only do so with a follow-up discussion and analysis—each source you refer to in your
paper must be supported by your own commentary that demonstrates why and how the source
illustrates your point. This is why it’s useful to complete your source packet before your begin
composing (or as you’re composing) the rough draft. Waiting until after the draft is completed to
begin the source packet will not be as helpful.

3) AVOID DROPPED QUOTES! Always introduce and integrate quotes—they should be connected
to your prose, not floating in your paper.

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Dr. Veronica Pantoja vpantoja@delmar.edu
(361) 698-2329 Office: CB 141
Office Hours: MW, 2-3; TTh, 3-4 PM; Friday and other times by appt.

4) Introductions work best when they do not stray too far from the intended focus of your paper—
resist “dawn of man” introductions that begin too broadly (like ‘in the history of monsters, . . .’).

5) Consider and integrate the significance of the paper’s topic. What is the problem or issue the paper
is exploring through the novel? How is that problem or issue significant to society or to your future
career field? For example, if you’re in the field of social work, the paper could perhaps explore the
issue of parenting using examples and questions that the novel brings up. What’s the role of a father?
Of a mother? Of a family? Think about how Victor was raised or consider the De Lacey family. Or, if
you’re a nursing student, what issues arise from Victor’s reanimation of dead tissue? Is this
something that the medical field should be investigating? Are the rewards worth the potential
problems? If you’re considering a career in criminal justice, who would be put on trial for the crimes
committed in the novel? Why? Also consider other some other topic possibilities:

 abandoned/abused/ neglected children;

 learning and education;

 the role of education and the problems
acquiring education;

 advancing technology and its dangers;

 the role of women;

 what defines humanity;

 religion;

 relationships between creator and
creature;

 issues of morality and ethics;

 legal issues and judicial systems;

 knowledge/forbidden knowledge

 the role of society.

Due Dates: Any changes will be announced in class and posted on our Canvas site.

Monday, March 27:
1. Due in class: Bring to class a hard copy of your word-processed working draft of Paper 2. Continue

working on your source packets.

2. Due by 11:59 PM: Please submit your Paper 2 Rough Draft to Canvas in two places:
a. In the Paper 2 Peer Review Discussion (as an attachment to a message) to participate in

Peer Review.
b. As an assignment to Dr. Pantoja (40 pts.) (submitted in Canvas under “Assignments”)

Be sure that the draft is edited, is free of writing pet peeves, is formatted according to class guidelines,
and that it includes at least 3 full pages of text with in-text citations, a works cited page, and the Writer’s
Memo. The draft should be saved as YourLastNamePaper2RD. If the draft is not 3 full pages of text, it
cannot be placed in a group for peer review. Peer review will begin as soon as groups are posted. Please
complete peer review by 11:59 PM, Wednesday, March 29.

Note too that rough draft submissions submitted into Canvas will also be evaluated by TurnItIn, a
plagiarism checker. This software application will evaluate each draft and produce an originality report.
When submitting, you must pledge that your work is your own original work. Rough drafts will be graded
and responded to in the order of submission; please check Canvas for feedback from your instructor.

Wednesday, March 29
1. Due in class: Paper 2 Rough Draft—Revised. Bring a revised rough draft to class. We might be

able to have access to the laptop cart again as well.
2. Due by 11:59 PM: Paper 2 Peer Review. Please follow all instructions in the Paper 2 Peer Review

Discussion in Canvas.

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Dr. Veronica Pantoja vpantoja@delmar.edu
(361) 698-2329 Office: CB 141
Office Hours: MW, 2-3; TTh, 3-4 PM; Friday and other times by appt.

Monday, April 3:
1. Due IN Class: Paper 2 Source Packet (40 pts.). It must be submitted in hard copy in class. See

the instructions for the Paper 2 Source Packet below.
2. Due by 11:59 PM: Paper 2 Final Draft (100 pts.). The final draft should be 3-5 full pages, it

must include in-text citations, and an attached works cited page. It should be formatted correctly,
with all rough draft comments and memos removed from the final draft. It should also be edited and
corrected, with all writing pet peeves removed. Please save as “YourLastNamePaper2Final.”

Please note that a sample Paper 2 will be posted in Canvas in the modules.

Have a monstrously good time writing about Frankenstein and his Monster!

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Dr. Veronica Pantoja vpantoja@delmar.edu
(361) 698-2329 Office: CB 141
Office Hours: MW, 2-3; TTh, 3-4 PM; Friday and other times by appt.

Paper 2 Source Packet (40 pts.)
The source packet seems like busy work, and it can be if it’s done AFTER the rough draft is completed.
The source packet should be completed BEFORE the paper is drafted, as it requires students to read
through their sources to make sure they understand what they’re citing in their paper. Completing the
source packet first so that sources can be properly evaluated can give students a workable outline for
their rough drafts. Visit this site for more help about evaluating sources:
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/evaluating-print-sources/. Remember that this paper requires 2-
4 library sources PLUS the novel. Only one online source is allowed for this paper. Wikipedia is not
allowed, nor is Sparknotes, Shmoop, eNotes, or CliffsNotes, nor other literature help sites.

1. The first page of the source packet includes the following:

a. The heading in the top left.
b. The works cited page for the sources cited in the paper. The works cited page should be in

alphabetical order and formatted with a hanging indent (CTRL+T). Please refer to your handbook
or the websites in Canvas for help with correct MLA formatting.

2. In a word-processed document compose a paragraph that analyzes each secondary source.

Each paragraph should be 150-250 words and should answer the questions included
below. You can decide the best way to organize your answers to the questions, but the answers
should be specific and should prove that you carefully read and understood each source.
The novel does NOT need to be analyzed here.

Insert the MLA citation for the individual source at the top of each paragraph.
a. Who’s the author(s)? What gives them credibility to write about this topic? (Many sources include

a brief bio for the author; sometimes Googling an author can help as well.)
b. In which journal/magazine/newspaper was this source published? What can you find out about

this publication? Is it a reputable source?
c. What is the source about? What are the source’s main arguments? What evidence is used in the

source? What makes this source reliable? What specific ideas did you use from this source and
how did you use they help shape your paper’s argument?

d. How does this source compare with other sources you’ve gathered for Paper 2? What does it add
that the others don’t?

3. After the analyses of the sources, attach a hard copy of each secondary source referred to in
the paper. The sources should be attached in alphabetical order. Each source copy should include
highlights, notes, or other markings on the sources that indicate the ideas you’re citing from that
source. If you’re using a book as a source, copy only the pages you’re using. If you’re using a web
source, print those pages. Remember: though the novel should be in the list of works cited, the novel
does not need to be included as a source in the source packet. You do not need to copy pages from the
novel to include in the source packet.

The source packet will be graded for thoroughness and correctness; double-check the spelling of titles,
authors, and correct MLA formatting. Be sure to read the sources carefully in order to provide accurate
information.

The Paper 2 Source Packet will be due by class time on Monday, April 3. Remember that the classroom
isn’t supplied with paper clips or a large enough stapler, so plan accordingly.

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/evaluating-print-sources/