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in reference to the research propossal paper in order number 339962099
Purpose
Throughout Composition II, you will continue to use your research skills. The Annotated Bibliography
provides the student the opportunity to identify scholarly sources for the upcoming essays, think critically
about the content of each source, and begin to understand the topic from multiple perspectives.
Requirements
• 5 scholarly sources, with full citation, followed by a summary of each that includes the following:
o A one sentence summary of the author’s thesis.
o Three to four sentences that summarize the main claims and/or key pieces of information
included within the article.
o A one to two sentence personal evaluation of each source. Was the author biased? Is the
article credible at a college-level? Did the author make claims that could not be supported?
• Scholarly sources must be drawn from the OCCC Library’s databases (EBSCOHost, Opposing
Viewpoints, etc.).
• MLA format
Tasks
To complete this assignment, you should:
• Identify Scholarly Sources. What information is needed to provide the reader with facts and claims
that cover every side of the topic?
• Cite. Provide the complete citation in MLA format for each scholarly source.
• Summarize. Condense the major claims of each source in your own words.
AEH Division 2
• Write. Complete an annotated bibliography. This should be a living document as you can use this to
draw upon to write the three upcoming essays, to eliminate sources that are not relevant to the essay,
and to add additional sources as the semester continues and the essay requirements and research
needs change.
Method of Organization
• 5 Scholarly Sources, include the full MLA citation for each, followed by a summary of each. The
citation should be in MLA format as it may appear in the Works Cited section of an essay. The
summary should appear immediately below the citation, be double-spaced, and written in complete
sentences.
Criteria for Success
A summary of the grading criteria for this assignment can be found in the table below. For detailed criteria,
see the assignment rubric.
Category Description Points
Mechanics Students will communicate using academic language and conventions of
Standard American English.
5
Formatting and
Citations
Students will format an essay utilizing MLA style formatting. 5
Organization Students will present information in a unified and coherent manner. 5
Content and
Analysis
Students will write an essay that responds to all parts of the prompt. 15
Total 30 pts.