1. Annotated Bibliography
LT: I can use my knowledge of MLA and elements of credibility to create an annotated bibliography that thoughtfully evaluates my sources.
DO NOW: Log on to your computer and open your Citation Organizers

2. Today, Continue working on your research paper
Due THIS FRI. 2/13 at 11:59 pm

3. What is an Annotated Bibliography?
“An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 word) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited” (Cornell University Library).

4. What should it look like?
MLA Style Heading:
Title = Annotated Bibliography
Citation of Source
Followed directly by the annotation

5. Review: Elements of Source Credibility
Elements of Credibility
Definition/Example
Accuracy
The source is free from errors and operates properly; information is consistent with other sources.
Validity
Information appears to be well researched and/or there is a statement about the purpose of the site, which is educational in nature.
Authority
The author appears to be well qualified to write on the subject and/or the source is part of a respected institution (ex. A college, a museum, a newspaper, a journal)
Currency
The source has been updated recently and/or sources of information are current
Coverage
The source seems to cover the topic fully, other related topics are discussed on the source, and/or there is a resource section with links to other sources

6. How do I do it? Where do I start?
Download the “Annotated Bibliography Template” off of my webpage
Open ALL of your Citation Organizer sheets (you must annotate EVERY source you used!
Fill in the appropriate information into the template and write your annotations
Consult the Rubric for guidance
Save your progress to your W: Drives so that you can upload to turnitin.com by Friday!