OBJECTIVE
In order to prepare for your final Proposal Argument, you’ll need to do some credible research. Creating an annotated bibliography will help you compile a detailed list of possible sources to use for your final Proposal Argument. To do this, you will combine MLA Style citations, typically found on the Works Cited page, with a detailed annotation/paragraph describing and evaluating each source.
PURPOSE
An annotated bibliography is a tool to help you summarize your sources and consider how they fit (support, counterpoint, context info, etc.) into your Proposal Argument.
AUDIENCE
This assignment should be written in an academic style (third person) and should assume that the reader might not be completely familiar with your topic—context details are important.
COMPONENTS
1. Each annotation will begin with an MLA Style citation of your selected source. Citations should be organized in alphabetical order by the author’s last name.
2. After the MLA citation, provide a 100-150-word annotation/paragraph that addresses the following: a) What is the gist of the article? b) Is the source accurate, credible, objective, current, etc.? c) How is the source relevant or important to your research topic? d) And how do you see the source fitting into the Proposal Argument?
*You are allowed to use direct quotes from the source, but please avoid copy-pasting the source’s abstract. The majority of the annotation should be in your own words.
CRITERIA
A successful annotated bibliography will include:
5 sources of various types (credible books, articles, websites, etc.) thoughtful and complete annotations of about 100-150 words
use of an appropriate academic tone—no first- or second-person correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
adherence to MLA format for all citations
