Submission: Annotating Your Sources (GRADED)
Now that we’ve discussed the importance of using credible secondary sources for your project, let’s start annotating! Don’t worry—we’re going to walk through the process one step at a time. This week, you’ll be given access to an interactive Writing Plan generator that has specific questions to help guide you. In this section, we’ll first focus on finding sources. Then we’ll help you summarize those sources, evaluate their credibility, and explain how these sources will help support your argument. If you found a source that passed the C.R.A.A.P. test earlier in this module, feel free to use that as one of your sources. If you decided to alter your keywords and you’d like to start your research from scratch, that’s totally fine too!
You’ll create a bibliography entry by following the steps below and answering the questions as thoroughly as possible. The questions will prompt you to engage in a conversation with your sources. You will need to complete this activity three times (for your three different sources).
A few reminders:
- You may find one source on the Internet, but the remainder of your sources must come from a Shapiro Library database. You may wish to consider either the Opposing Viewpoints database or the Academic Search Ultimate database.
- When identifying your sources, make sure to include the title, author(s), and the name of the database or website.
- At least one of your three sources should present a counterargument*, a position an opponent of your argument might make.
- Be sure to test all of your sources using the C.R.A.A.P. method.
- This assignment requires three sources. Please note that your essay will require at least four sources.
Constructing Your Annotations
As you work on your annotations, remember to refer to the assignment guidelines and rubric (click here) to make sure you’re fulfilling each aspect of the assignment. You can also download/print the rubric.
NOTES TO TUTOR: I have attached a PDF of this assignment along with the Rubric and C.R.A.A.P. test that you will need to refer to to complete this question. If you need anything else from me please do not hesitate to ask.
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