Research paper & Annotated Bibliography Alling ENC 1101
Objectives: Instructions Planning Finding sources Evaluating sources Research question Writing situation Annotated bibliography Paper w/ documentation Planning Finding sources Evaluating sources Integrating ideas from sources Documenting sources Genre & format of annotated bibliographies
1. Instructions A. Pose a research question related to one of the following: Specific issue in your future workplace Specific issue in our college Specific issue in our local community Specific issue in our state Specific issue in our nation
Instructions, cont. B. Compose an annotated bibliography of six (6) sources that will help you formulate a response to your research question. Summarize the source’s main ideas and evaluate the quality and bias of the sources.
Instructions, cont. C. Plan the writing situation Narrow subject Audience Purpose Method of development Types of sources needed
Instructions, cont. D. Write a paper that answers your research question and incorporates your sources. *MLA-style documentation *Minimum 1,000 words *Expectations: clear planning for your writing situation; effective editing; mature, readable style; clear explanations of jargon and issue’s context; sufficient evaluation of source material; sound logic; no plagiarism
2. Planning Read Ch. 3 in Brief Bedford Reader, along with sample research paper by Rosie Anaya Handbook C1 Handbook pp. 331-34
3. Finding sources Two books/e-books Two articles Two credible web sources We will visit library to learn how to use LINCCWeb for books, e-books, & articles; read handbook sections R1 b-g before then
4. Evaluating sources How to evaluate sources (handbook R2) How to evaluate arguments (handbook A3) Popular vs. scholarly sources (SFC handout)
5. Integrating ideas from sources Signal phrases (handbook p. 382) Quotes, summaries, & paraphrases (pp. 380-85) Using & manipulating quotes (pp. 380-82) Avoid plagiarism (handbook p. 376)
6. Documenting sources Parenthetical citations (handbook p. 389) Works cited (handbook p. 398) Directory of model citations (handbook p. 371)
7. Genre & format of annotated Bibliographies Purpose: helpful for essay, demonstrate skills to instructor, assist future researchers Sample annotated bibliography Grading sheet Handbook pp. 67-69 Handbook pp. 77 excellent for annotation-writing 200 words per annotation x 6 sources = 1,200 words