Tutor profile: Erin W.

What does a topic sentence entail?

A topic sentence is used at the beginning of a paragraph to present the main idea that the paragraph will address without summarizing the paragraph. e.g "'Mists of Avalon' focuses on the women of the King Arthur legend to put the female perspective back into context..."

What are the main steps that a librarian should take while conducting a reference interview?

First, the librarian should introduce themselves and create a conversational tone so the patron can become comfortable. Next, the librarian should give their full attention to listening to what the patron needs. Then, the librarian should ask open-ended questions to understand or narrow the patron's search needs. Finally, the librarian should conduct the research required to find the appropriate sources for the patron and offer these sources or referrals in a timely manner.

Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," a story of a monster created in the image of his father's inner reflection, defined and popularized the genre of gothic literature. What elements of gothic literature does "Frankenstein" embody?

"Frankenstein" defines gothic literature through supernatural phenomenon, mystery, dark and horrific settings, emotional distress of the characters, fear, romance, and the anti-hero.