“Be sure to support your argument with specific evidence culled from the texts. In addition to your primary source (Bram Stoker’s Dracula), you should draw upon a minimum of two secondary sources. Narrow your response to a single, well-defined thesis that can be defended with appropriate citations. Also, bear in mind that an argumentative paper (especially one this short) generally avoids summary and long quotation. Assume that your reader is already an expert (or is at least posing as one). Don’t retell the story; argue for your particular reading.”