Assignment:
Annotated Bibliography Prompt
Annotated Bibliography Assignment
"Annotated bibliography" means:
a list of 4 sources for your project, cited in MLA format (8th edition)
at least 2 sources must be scholarly journal articles
a summary of each source
an evaluation of each source
1. CITATION
• Cite your 4 sources in MLA format (8th edition). Use Noodle Tools to create and export a Works Cited page. Do not number the citations.
2. SUMMARY
• Under each citation, write a summary of the source in 1-2 paragraphs.
• Summarize the main argument, main pieces of evidence, and main analyses presented in the source. You are writing for an audience that has not read this article, so present the information with accuracy and precision.
• Include the main data and ideas in the source and why they matter: how does the source analyze the data? What are the conclusions or take-aways?
• Do not directly quote from the source: summarize and paraphrase using your own words. Do not copy phrases or sentences from the source: use your own words (otherwise it is considered plagiarism, or academic cheating).
3. EVALUATION
• Then, in 1-2 paragraphs assess and evaluate the source.
• What makes this source credible, reliable, and relevant? Explain how you have evaluated the source for credibility.
• How does this source compare with other sources in your bibliography? How does this source fit in with your overall research? How does it help you shape your argument? How do you think you will use this source in your research project?
• How has this source changed the way you think about your topic?
If you are not 100% sure if you should refer to the author of an article as "she" or "he," please use the gender neutral term "they." Do not default to "he" if you don't know.
SAMPLES:
Ann Bib Sample#1.docx
Settings
Ann Bib Sample#2.docx
Settings
Ann Bib Sample#3.docx
Settings
Formatting Requirements
• 4 sources
• at least 2 sources are scholarly journal articles
• See the example in the file attached above (one general example and one student example)
• The sources should be cited in proper MLA format (8th edition)
• Citations should be in alphabetical order by last name (do not number them)
• The paragraphs should be written in complete sentences, using formal, academic language, and proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• 12-pt Times New Roman font
• 1-in margins
• An interesting title!
• Heading, upper right-hand corner, single-spaced: Name, Date, Assignment Name
• Name your document: "FirstName_Bib"
• Please see the syllabus for this class's late and missing work policy