1. Writing your Research Essay

2. Research Essay Assignment The essay is to be based on the novel you read during the summer from the long list (your "third book.") Interdisciplinary or Theoretical Criticism Final Version: 2500-3000 words First and second drafts have different lengths Word count is your writing—not quotes or sources.

3. Interdisciplinary Sociology Science Art Political Theory History Fashion Economics Theology Philosophy Cultural Studies Mathematics Do not write a report. Make connections with the novel.

4. Theoretical Criticism Psychoanalytic Biographical / Historical Gender Feminist Cultural “New Criticism”—close reading of text Post-modern

5. The Key Elements An arguable thesis—”So what?” Scholarly academic support—not personal opinion. Creative analysis and connections—not a “report.” Perfect formatting and mechanics.

6. ScholarlyNot Scholarly Written by an expert (degree? Position?) Professional writer who is not an expert in the field. Cites sourcesLittle information (footnotes or bibliography) Cover and pages tend to be plain in design, with few or no pictures or graphics. Tend to be highly pictorial. Magazines accept advertising. Published by professional organizations, associations, scholarly groups or universities and colleges. Published for profit. May be intended as a vehicle of opinion. Authors are always named, and their institutional affiliation is given. Authors may be anonymous. Articles may be long.Articles may be short, some only 1-2 pages. Journals would usually be found in a library or in a professor's office. Magazines can be found at any bookstore or convenience store.

7. Which is it? Scholarly Proceedings of Modern Language Association Norton Critical Editions The Woman in the Attic: Studies in Feminine Criticism Biographical and Historical Contexts to Frankenstein Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" (1818) — A Summary of Modern Criticism, Philip V. Allingham, Faculty of Education, Lakehead University (Canada) http://www.victorianweb.org/pre victorian/mshelley/pva229.html Popular Newsweek, Chicago Tribune Sparknotes Wikipedia Encyclopedia “Everything you Wanted to Know about Pride and Prejudice but were Afraid to Ask” The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Jane Austen

8. Where do I find these rascals? Research Tab on Ning EBSCO Wilson Web Library Google Scholar Library databases (Ulrich’s, etc.)

9. The Steps Statement of Purpose Annotated Bibliography Outline and Working Thesis First Draft (short—1500 minimum) Second Draft (long—3500 minimum) Write Place and Criterion Final Draft (2500-3000 words)

10. All of the Information about the Assignment http://fenwickbritlit.wikispaces.com http://turnitin.com/static/index.html http://fenwickbritlit3.ning.com/ (Events) http://fenwickbritlit3.ning.com/