Topic= Cell Phones – How have they changed us socially?
Overview of Research Assignment
Students will develop a more in-depth understanding of various topics. This will be achieved through the use of research strategies and a systematic exploration of appropriate information sources introduced in the library Resources lecture. Students will document their research by creating an annotated bibliography using the topic selected.
Assignment Requirements
1. The annotated bibliography will contain 3 sources using the MLA Style for the reference citations.
2. Of the 3 sources in the annotated bibliography, at least 1 should be from a book, e-book, personal interview, or media resource (i.e. TV broadcast, or film); 1 should be from a periodical (newspaper, magazine or journal) and 1 should be from freely accessible websites.
3. Each source listed will also include a 3-5 sentence annotation which will describe the relevance between the information in the source and the topic of the research.
4. The annotated bibliography should be typed in MLA style, Double spaced with one inch margins (top, bottom, left, and right). Include your names and page number in the header (top – aligned right), include your names, Prof. Name, Class name, date on the left side.
5. A cover sheet is not necessary in MLA format!
Summary Activity
When you have completed your annotated bibliography, answer the following question in one separate page and attach to your annotated bibliography
If a friend asked you where you found the best information on your selected topic, based on your research activities, what would you tell them you discovered about the process and/or the information sources?
(NOTE: Every student is to write their own individual summary!):
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