There is a lot of material attached to this to assist is coming up with the paper. In the end, it will all come together in an argumentative essay due in a couple of weeks. For now, the only thing that needs to be accomplished is an annotated bibliography of 5 sources. Please use the attached files that already contain what the paper will be and some sources that need to be used.
Attached Files:
File Annotated Bibliography Rubric.pdf Annotated Bibliography Rubric.pdf –
File Annotated Bibliography Example (2).pdf Annotated Bibliography Example (2).pdf –
File Annotated Bibliography Required Format – PDF Annotated Bibliography Required Format – PDF –
The Annotated Bibliography
A formal research paper requires serious research–not just Google searches. For this assignment, you will be required to use Keiser’s e-Library databases. We generally recommend EBSCOhost and ProQuest Database Platforms. You may use other academic databases as well if they relate to your chosen paper topic or your major. Consult your instructor if you are unsure.
Purpose:
This assignment will help you to
Identify academic sources you may use for your paper
Evaluate sources for relevance, authority, and currency
Establish where individual sources may “fit” in your paper
Task:
To prepare for writing your Formal Research Assignment, you will seek out 5 scholarly sources published within the last five years. (As you move into Week 3, you will need to collect additional sources as the requirement for the final Formal Research Assignment is 7-9 current, scholarly sources.) By submitting the first five here, you will have the benefit of instructor feedback on the appropriateness and usefulness of the sources. You will also receive feedback on the construction of the APA reference entries.
Each entry should consist of an APA formatted reference and an annotation of 150-175 words composed in third person point of view. The annotation must include:
A summary of the source, which will comprise about half of the annotation. In your own words, what is the focus of this source? What issues does it cover? What is its argument? What are its findings or conclusions?
One or two sentences explaining how the source is credible. For example: is the source current? Who is the author or publisher? What are the author’s qualifications to write about this topic? Is the argument supported by current evidence? Has the source been peer-reviewed? Be specific.
One or two sentences that explains how you intend to use the source in your research. How does the source support, expand, or challenge your argument? Where will you integrate the source and for what purpose?
A 20% penalty will be applied for each entry that is omitted
Please let me know if you have any questions.
