Research Guides: Vetock: Vetock Writing Assignments & Virtual Lessons

Welcome & Virtual Library Lessons

Welcome ENL 111! to your "not-so-scary" library research guide. Use this guide to help you with your essay assignments throughout the semester.

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Helpful tip: Play the video on one device while you follow along on the guide on another device.

The Assignment

Essay #3 allows you to explore Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in a deeper analysis

Example topics could include: aspects of Frankenstein, science-based approaches, character analysis, literary perspective analysis(feminist, race, etc.), or any other cultural approach
You'll provide a focus or a thesis on this topic

Library Goals

Research doesn't have to be scary if you follow these steps:

Start: Defining Your Topic

The Assignment

Essay #4 allows you to research your topic from Essay #3 further

Example topics could include: aspects of Frankenstein, ethics in medicine, a topic related to your major, aspects of religion & science...it's up to you!
Develop effective researched arguments about science or technology
Decide your position on an issue

Library Goals

Research doesn't have to be scary if you follow these steps:

Make a clear focus or thesis about your argument (this is a working progress as you research!)
Explore and find early research library resources in books and articles
Cite at least 4 resources