The purpose of this assignment is to apply critical thinking skills to the analysis of potential sources for the research-based op-ed you will write for this class in Modules 5 and 6. Using your approved topic as a starting point, begin both the preliminary and focused research. Start with some web based information to give you some context for what folks are saying in regards to the topic. Then, begin focused research utilizing library resources. Submit an MLA style annotated bibliography listing a minimum of three sources, of which at least two must be peer reviewed scholarly articles. Begin the annotated bibliography with an introductory paragraph. It should explain your topic, research question, as well as an explanation for why you’re interested in this topic.
Following this general introduction, you will include 3 annotations; one for each source you have researched. For each source you will include
A MLA-formatted works cited citation for the source, followed by a
An annotation that:
provides a brief summary of the source (a short paragraph 100-300 words);
an analysis of the source’s quality (a few short paragraphs 500-700 words) Write an explanation of what you found about the source’s quality when you applied Caufield’s moves. Explain how you think you will use this source in your future argument (100-300 words). How will this source will be useful in the research paper you’re planning to write. What purpose will the source serve?
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Quality
25 pts
Excellent
Students conducted the focused research process and found 3 sources from the library databases. 2 sources are peer-reviewed.
17.5 pts
Adequate
Students conducted the focused research process and found at least 2 sources from the library databases. 1 source is peer-reviewed.
10 pts
Needs Improvement
Students conducted the focused research process and found 2 or fewer sources from the library databases. No sources are peer-reviewed.
0 pts
Not Attempted
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Format
15 pts
Excellent
Sources are cited in correct MLA format; very few errors in formatting.
10.5 pts
Adequate
Sources are generally cited in correct MLA format; some errors in formatting.
6 pts
Needs Improvement
MLA citation format attempted; several errors in formatting.
0 pts
Not Attempted
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnnotation Summaries
10 pts
Excellent
Each annotation contains a clear and thought-out 1-3 sentence summary of the source that focuses on the main ideas of the text.
7 pts
Adequate
Each annotation contains a 1-3 sentence summary of the source that generally focuses on the main ideas of the text.
4 pts
Needs Improvement
Each annotation contains a minimal summary of the source.
0 pts
Not Attempted
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnnotation Credibility
20 pts
Excellent
The student reaches well reasoned and supported conclusions for each of the sources referenced in the annotated bibliography. The conclusions are thoroughly supported with an explanation that references the evaluative moves introduced in the module.
14 pts
Adequate
The student reaches reasoned and supported conclusions for each of the sources referenced in the annotated bibliography. The conclusions are generally supported with an explanation that references the evaluative moves introduced in the module.
8 pts
Needs Improvement
The student reaches conclusions for each of the sources referenced in the annotated bibliography. The conclusions are somewhat but inadequately supported with an explanation that references the evaluative moves introduced in the module.
0 pts
Not Attempted
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlan for Use
5 pts
Excellent
The annotation includes a clear explanation of how each source may be used in the upcoming research paper.
3.5 pts
Adequate
The annotation includes some explanation of how each source may be used in the upcoming research paper.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
The annotation does not includes a clear explanation of how each source may be used in the upcoming research paper.
0 pts
Not Attempted
5 pts
Total Points: 75