ENG 102Annotated Bibliography InstructionsNow that you have established your question at issue, a working
thesis, and have some basic knowledge of your topic, your next step in the
argumentative research essay process is to continue your research, looking for
sources that move beyond the more generalized information you found for your
preliminary research report. To help with this process, you
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ENG 102
Annotated Bibliography Instructions
Now that you have established your question at issue, a working
thesis, and have some basic knowledge of your topic, your next step in the
argumentative research essay process is to continue your research, looking for
sources that move beyond the more generalized information you found for your
preliminary research report. To help with this process, your next assignment
will be an annotated bibliography.
An annotated bibliography is a list of citations for sources you
anticipate using in your final essay. These sources need to be vetted as
credible, and you should have an idea of how they will be used in your final
essay. We will discuss how to write an annotated bibliography as part of the
course, but for a brief overview on annotated bibliographies, including an
example, please see the following link: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
For this assignment, follow the directions below:
1.
After the heading and title, the first thing your annotated
bibliography will include is your question at issue and current working thesis.
Note that both of these things may be modified as you complete your research,
so be prepared to go back and change them after you complete your annotated
bibliography but before you turn it in.
2.
Present eight to ten citations alphabetized by the author’s last
name or the title of the work if there is no established author.
Out of these sources:
·
At least three must be scholarly
·
You should not include textbooks or encyclopedias as sources
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The sources should be appropriate to the topic
For all of the sources, provide the
following information:
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An accurate MLA citation for the work.
·
The article’s thesis in your own words. Do not quote the thesis.
Instead, paraphrase or summarize it. For information on how to paraphrase or
summarize, see the following links:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/01/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
When to Cite? Quoting,
Paraphrasing, & Summaring (Links to an external
site.)Links to an external site.
3.
For at least six of the citations, also include the
following information in the same order listed on this sheet:
·
A brief (1-3 sentences) summary of the source’s main points.
·
The source’s answer to your question at issue, or how it
contributes to resolving your question at issue.
·
A brief (1-3 sentences) critique of the source and its sources
and reasoning. How persuasive or convincing is it? Do you agree or disagree
with its claims? Be sure to use key terms here.
4.
Write a developed (10-12 sentence) paragraph summarizing how
this research process helped you develop your understanding of the topic, your
question at issue, and your working thesis. Did your question at issue and/or
thesis change as a result of your research? Did you notice any trends as you
found and read sources about your topic? How is this annotated bibliography
going to help you as you move forward to developing an outline and then begin
drafting your essay?
Things to note:
·
Avoid quotations. While you will want to take note of any quotes
you may potentially use in your final essay, your annotations are short enough,
you should refrain from using quotes in this assignment.
·
While not every text will directly answer your question at
issue, many will provide support or background information of some kind. Your
annotations should indicate how these types of sources will be helpful in
supporting your thesis or providing background information.
·
Not every source should agree with your position. It is
important you understand the different sides to a debate, and your citations
and annotations should reflect that debate.
·
Make sure your critiques of the articles explain whether you
agree or disagree with the author and explain why. What is your reasoning for
why you find them convincing or not?
·
Be prepared to revise your question at issue and/or thesis.
Depending on your original position and the information you find, you may
realize your thesis needs to be revised or even changed entirely. This is
perfectly normal during a research process. Don’t be afraid to make changes as
needed.
This assignment should be typed in Times New Roman 12-point font
with double-spaced lines.
Rubric
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Annotated
Bibliography Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the
annotated bibliography contain eight to ten pertinent sources? How accurately
do they meet the guidelines for MLA citation style?
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5.0 pts
Full Marks
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0.0 pts
No Marks
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5.0 pts
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This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDo each
of the annotations contain a paraphrased or summarized thesis statement? How
clear and concise are these paraphrases? Do each of the annotations avoid
quotations?
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5.0 pts
Full Marks
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0.0 pts
No Marks
|
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5.0 pts
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This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDo a
selected six annotations contain a brief (1-3 sentence) summary of the main
points of the source? How clear and concise is the summary?
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5.0 pts
Full Marks
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0.0 pts
No Marks
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5.0 pts
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This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDo the
same selected six annotations clearly present the source’s answer to the
chosen question at issue? If a source does not directly address the question
at issue, does the author explain how the source is contributing to the
question at issue in some way?
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5.0 pts
Full Marks
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0.0 pts
No Marks
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5.0 pts
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This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDo the
same selected six annotations present a short (1-3 sentence) critique of the
article, its sources, and reasoning? Does the author clearly explain how
persuasive or convincing it is and why? Are any key terms defined and
important concepts explained?
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5.0 pts
Full Marks
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0.0 pts
No Marks
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5.0 pts
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This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the
annotated bibliography contain a developed (10-12 sentence) paragraph
summarizing how this research process helped the author develop an
understanding of the topic, its question at issue, and working thesis?
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5.0 pts
Full Marks
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0.0 pts
No Marks
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5.0 pts
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Total Points: 30.0
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