Definition:
A bibliography is a list of sources (journal, magazine & newspaper articles, books, various websites, interviews, etc.) a writer uses for researching a topic. Each bibliographic entry contains the same publication information that a writer would use when compiling a list of Works Cited. Because this is an English 1020 assignment, MLA guidelines must be used. To craft entries, carefully follow the examples from EAA at MTSU; being careful at this stage of the annotated bibliography ensures a fine Works Cited page once you submit The Position Paper.
An annotation is a summary of the source AND an evaluation of its usefulness. Recalling what you learned about summarizing for Essay 1(Summary & Response) should benefit you here. When you evaluate a source, you assess its usefulness concerning your own essay topic. Certain chapters from EAA at MTSU provide useful pointers for determining a source’s effectiveness.
Thus, an annotated bibliography is similar to a Works Cited in that it contains bibliographic entries, but different in that it also has summaries and evaluations of all sources.
Purpose:
Writing an annotated bibliography helps you learn about your topic as it prepares you to write The Research Paper. Simply collecting sources for a bibliography is useful, but when you have to write annotations for each source, you are forced to read more carefully.
Every ideal research paper is an argument, and every sound argument stems from an effective thesis statement. To that end, compiling an annotated bibliography helps you formulate a thesis statement, one that is debatable, interesting, and current. When you read and respond to a variety of sources concerning your essay topic, you have a better idea of what the main issues are and what others are arguing about.
Sometimes, extensive and scholarly annotated bibliographies are published, so writing one of your own could help other researchers, as it provides a comprehensive overview of numerous sources that have been published about the topic. At the 1020 level, it is doubtful that your annotated bibliography will be published, but as a researcher, you may want to consult other writers’ annotated bibliographies that have been published about your topic.
Two Main Components for Annotations:
Summary–The first part of your annotation is the longest part, as it will summarize the source. What is the point of the source? What topics are covered? If someone asked what the source is about, how would you answer? Your summaries must be at least five sentences in length. No exceptions. If you cannot generate this many, you MUST find another source.
Evaluation–After summarizing the source, you will evaluate its usefulness for your own argument. How does it compare with other sources in your annotated bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is the source biased or objective? Will it enhance your position? At the very least, your evaluation statement must be two sentences in length.
Formatting the Citations:
- See EAA chp. 22, pages 501-515 for examples of entries for every kind of source you may use. Page 515 has a sample Works Cited list so that you can see what the entries look like.
- Hanging indents are required for all lines after the first for each entry. The first line of the citation starts at the left margin, so be sure to use one inch margins, as is the standard for all formal 1020 assignments.
- Double-spacing is required throughout. Do not add an extra line between the citations and the entries.
- The standard MLA heading is required for the first page, as is a centered title. Last name and page numbers in the upper right-hand corner are also required.
Caution:
I expect your annotated bibliography to be formatted the exact same way as the examples in the text book and in the example I have provided (See the Assignment 2 files on D2L). If you study the examples and follow the directions, you should not only be pleased with your annotated bibliography grade, but you should also be well-prepared to compose The Research Paper. However, if you fail to follow the examples/instructions, you might not be pleased with your annotated bibliography grade; more than likely, your Research Paper grade will suffer as well.
Requirements:
You will use EIGHT sources to compile your annotated bibliography (citing, summarizing, and evaluating all eight sources). Sources will be arranged alphabetically, by the author’s last name. If your source has no author then the entry should begin with the title of the article.
You are required to find
- two journal articles,
- two newspaper or magazine articles,
- one credible website,
- The remaining three sources are up to you; these can include but are not limited to additional articles, personal & email interviews, lectures, government publications, and documentary films.
- I will not waiver on this requirement, so choose topics accordingly.
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I attached a sample annotated bib generously by another student. Note the introductory paragraph that precedes her list of entries. This is the sort of thing that elevates the writing and leads to above-average grades.
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Definition:
A bibliography is a list of sources (journal, magazine & newspaper articles, books, various websites, interviews, etc.) a writer uses for researching a topic. Each bibliographic entry contains the same publication information that a writer would use when compiling a list of Works Cited. Because this is an English 1020 assignment, MLA guidelines must be used. To craft entries, carefully follow the examples from EAA at MTSU; being careful at this stage of the annotated bibliography ensures a fine Works Cited page once you submit The Position Paper.
An annotation is a summary of the source AND an evaluation of its usefulness. Recalling what you learned about summarizing for Essay 1(Summary & Response) should benefit you here. When you evaluate a source, you assess its usefulness concerning your own essay topic. Certain chapters from EAA at MTSU provide useful pointers for determining a source’s effectiveness.
Thus, an annotated bibliography is similar to a Works Cited in that it contains bibliographic entries, but different in that it also has summaries and evaluations of all sources.
Purpose:
Writing an annotated bibliography helps you learn about your topic as it prepares you to write The Research Paper. Simply collecting sources for a bibliography is useful, but when you have to write annotations for each source, you are forced to read more carefully.
Every ideal research paper is an argument, and every sound argument stems from an effective thesis statement. To that end, compiling an annotated bibliography helps you formulate a thesis statement, one that is debatable, interesting, and current. When you read and respond to a variety of sources concerning your essay topic, you have a better idea of what the main issues are and what others are arguing about.
Sometimes, extensive and scholarly annotated bibliographies are published, so writing one of your own could help other researchers, as it provides a comprehensive overview of numerous sources that have been published about the topic. At the 1020 level, it is doubtful that your annotated bibliography will be published, but as a researcher, you may want to consult other writers’ annotated bibliographies that have been published about your topic.
Two Main Components for Annotations:
Summary–The first part of your annotation is the longest part, as it will summarize the source. What is the point of the source? What topics are covered? If someone asked what the source is about, how would you answer? Your summaries must be at least five sentences in length. No exceptions. If you cannot generate this many, you MUST find another source.
Evaluation–After summarizing the source, you will evaluate its usefulness for your own argument. How does it compare with other sources in your annotated bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is the source biased or objective? Will it enhance your position? At the very least, your evaluation statement must be two sentences in length.
Formatting the Citations:
- See EAA chp. 22, pages 501-515 for examples of entries for every kind of source you may use. Page 515 has a sample Works Cited list so that you can see what the entries look like.
- Hanging indents are required for all lines after the first for each entry. The first line of the citation starts at the left margin, so be sure to use one inch margins, as is the standard for all formal 1020 assignments.
- Double-spacing is required throughout. Do not add an extra line between the citations and the entries.
- The standard MLA heading is required for the first page, as is a centered title. Last name and page numbers in the upper right-hand corner are also required.
Caution:
I expect your annotated bibliography to be formatted the exact same way as the examples in the text book and in the example I have provided (See the Assignment 2 files on D2L). If you study the examples and follow the directions, you should not only be pleased with your annotated bibliography grade, but you should also be well-prepared to compose The Research Paper. However, if you fail to follow the examples/instructions, you might not be pleased with your annotated bibliography grade; more than likely, your Research Paper grade will suffer as well.
Requirements:
You will use EIGHT sources to compile your annotated bibliography (citing, summarizing, and evaluating all eight sources). Sources will be arranged alphabetically, by the author’s last name. If your source has no author then the entry should begin with the title of the article.
You are required to find
- two journal articles,
- two newspaper or magazine articles,
- one credible website,
- The remaining three sources are up to you; these can include but are not limited to additional articles, personal & email interviews, lectures, government publications, and documentary films.
- I will not waiver on this requirement, so choose topics accordingly.
————————————————————————
I attached a sample annotated bib generously by another student. Note the introductory paragraph that precedes her list of entries. This is the sort of thing that elevates the writing and leads to above-average grades.
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Definition:
A bibliography is a list of sources (journal, magazine & newspaper articles, books, various websites, interviews, etc.) a writer uses for researching a topic. Each bibliographic entry contains the same publication information that a writer would use when compiling a list of Works Cited. Because this is an English 1020 assignment, MLA guidelines must be used. To craft entries, carefully follow the examples from EAA at MTSU; being careful at this stage of the annotated bibliography ensures a fine Works Cited page once you submit The Position Paper.
An annotation is a summary of the source AND an evaluation of its usefulness. Recalling what you learned about summarizing for Essay 1(Summary & Response) should benefit you here. When you evaluate a source, you assess its usefulness concerning your own essay topic. Certain chapters from EAA at MTSU provide useful pointers for determining a source’s effectiveness.
Thus, an annotated bibliography is similar to a Works Cited in that it contains bibliographic entries, but different in that it also has summaries and evaluations of all sources.
Purpose:
Writing an annotated bibliography helps you learn about your topic as it prepares you to write The Research Paper. Simply collecting sources for a bibliography is useful, but when you have to write annotations for each source, you are forced to read more carefully.
Every ideal research paper is an argument, and every sound argument stems from an effective thesis statement. To that end, compiling an annotated bibliography helps you formulate a thesis statement, one that is debatable, interesting, and current. When you read and respond to a variety of sources concerning your essay topic, you have a better idea of what the main issues are and what others are arguing about.
Sometimes, extensive and scholarly annotated bibliographies are published, so writing one of your own could help other researchers, as it provides a comprehensive overview of numerous sources that have been published about the topic. At the 1020 level, it is doubtful that your annotated bibliography will be published, but as a researcher, you may want to consult other writers’ annotated bibliographies that have been published about your topic.
Two Main Components for Annotations:
Summary–The first part of your annotation is the longest part, as it will summarize the source. What is the point of the source? What topics are covered? If someone asked what the source is about, how would you answer? Your summaries must be at least five sentences in length. No exceptions. If you cannot generate this many, you MUST find another source.
Evaluation–After summarizing the source, you will evaluate its usefulness for your own argument. How does it compare with other sources in your annotated bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is the source biased or objective? Will it enhance your position? At the very least, your evaluation statement must be two sentences in length.
Formatting the Citations:
- See EAA chp. 22, pages 501-515 for examples of entries for every kind of source you may use. Page 515 has a sample Works Cited list so that you can see what the entries look like.
- Hanging indents are required for all lines after the first for each entry. The first line of the citation starts at the left margin, so be sure to use one inch margins, as is the standard for all formal 1020 assignments.
- Double-spacing is required throughout. Do not add an extra line between the citations and the entries.
- The standard MLA heading is required for the first page, as is a centered title. Last name and page numbers in the upper right-hand corner are also required.
Caution:
I expect your annotated bibliography to be formatted the exact same way as the examples in the text book and in the example I have provided (See the Assignment 2 files on D2L). If you study the examples and follow the directions, you should not only be pleased with your annotated bibliography grade, but you should also be well-prepared to compose The Research Paper. However, if you fail to follow the examples/instructions, you might not be pleased with your annotated bibliography grade; more than likely, your Research Paper grade will suffer as well.
Requirements:
You will use EIGHT sources to compile your annotated bibliography (citing, summarizing, and evaluating all eight sources). Sources will be arranged alphabetically, by the author’s last name. If your source has no author then the entry should begin with the title of the article.
You are required to find
- two journal articles,
- two newspaper or magazine articles,
- one credible website,
- The remaining three sources are up to you; these can include but are not limited to additional articles, personal & email interviews, lectures, government publications, and documentary films.
- I will not waiver on this requirement, so choose topics accordingly.
————————————————————————
I attached a sample annotated bib generously by another student. Note the introductory paragraph that precedes her list of entries. This is the sort of thing that elevates the writing and leads to above-average grades.