This essay is an Annotated Bibliography, and a Literature Review.
the first roughly eight pages is the annotated bibliography that requires 10 sources.
six of those sources must be scholarly.
the next 4 pages is the literature review.
This is the Rubric for the Assignment: (i will provide it as an attachment as well).
Annotated Bibliography & Lit Review (150 points)
•Draft due for peer review: 4/13. Non-participation will result in a 10% loss
•Final Draft due: 4/15 by 11:59pm via Blackboard .
Step One: The Annotated Bibliography
Description: You will produce an annotated bibliography of possible sources for your research argument. You will cite and annotate a list of possible sources for your Literature Review
Invention: Your task here is to identify potential sources for your research topic and to explain, briefly, what the source is, what it does, and how it could be valuable for your research (does it provide background, does it prove the thesis etc.). This annotation should take the form of a paragraph 150-250 words in length for each entry on your annotated bibliography. These ten sources should demonstrate variety in content, style and medium. While web sources may be included, they should not make up the majority of your research materials. At least 4 sources must be scholarly. Of course, basic reference sites should not be included in this bibliography.
*One of these sources must be a mode of primary research (observation, interview, or survey). This source will be set up by the student and explained but does not need to be performed. Any survey questions, interview questions/prep must be turned in as an appendix.
Composition: Locate ten sources that could solve the problem/address the issue introduced in Research Inquiry. Using the examples provided, produce an annotated bibliography of these sources. Each bibliographic entry should include the source citation information in MLA or APA format and 150-250 word annotation. Your audience for this project is primarily yourselves, your classmates, and your instructor, as the annotated bib here is being used primarily as an invention device.
Evaluation: Your work here will be evaluated according to the following considerations.
-Does the writer provide accurate MLA or APA-style citation information for each source?
-Does the writer explain the kind of source he or she is citing?
-Does the writer explain the argument or discussion of each cited source?
-Does the writer explain the value or relevance of the cited source to the research problem?
-Does the writer provide annotated bibliographic entries for ten potential sources that demonstrate variety in content, style, and medium?
Step Two: Thesis & Literature Review
Building upon your 10 annotated sources, you will propose a working thesis (or solution), and create a literature review. In conducting your research and reviewing these 10 sources, indicate how your research question fills a gap and fits into the research in your field. This writing should be approximately 4-6 pages.
Intro:
• Define the topic/problem, providing an appropriate context for reviewing the literature
• Establish reasoning for the topic (why is this of interest/why is it important?)
• Explain/preview the organization of the review
Body Paragraphs:
• Move from the background info and general view of the research to the specific problem/working thesis
• Group the literature according to common themes/perspectives
• Point out any major flaws, or gaps in research
• Discuss how the “hypothetical” source fills a gap
• Outline issues pertinent to future study/solution
• Demonstrate how the accumulated sources work to prove your thesis
Conclusion:
• Summarize major contributions of the literature and conclusions from research
Reminders on a Literature Review:
• It is not a descriptive list or summary of the information gathered
• The review must be defined by a guiding concept (your working thesis)
• Your purpose is to convey to the reader what knowledge and ideas have been established on a topic and how they work together to support your proposed thesis.
• Organize sources gathered into sections that present related themes or positions on the topic.
Synthesize and evaluate the literature according to your topic/working thesis
Simply repeating Annotations will not work!
-Ultimately, though, these ten sources should be discussed in a fashion that allows you to demonstrate a working thesis that serves to solve your research problem. What is the state of research on this topic, how do all these accumulated sources support your argument (thesis), and serve to provide a solution or plan of action for your research problem?
Content & Development: Annotated Bib
50 points
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
Does the writer explain the kind of source he or she is citing?
Does the writer explain the argument or discussion of each cited source?
Does the writer explain the value or relevance of the cited source to his or her work on the project?
Does the writer provide annotated bibliographic entries for ten potential sources that demonstrate variety in content, style, and medium? (With a minimum of 4 scholarly sources)
Does the writer create a primary source scenario?
The paper demonstrates the research problem is connected or related to an ongoing discussion or conversation within some community.
Annotations are 150-250 words
Content & Development: Lit Review & Thesis
50 points
The paper is directed toward an appropriate audience.
Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or discussion.
The introduction gains attention, provides background on the topic, and previews major points.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
The Lit Review successfully considers recommended prompts of the assignment sheet.
Sources accumulate to prove the student’s working thesis.
The Lit Review & Argument is 4-6 pages
Organization & Mechanics
50 points
Annotated Bib is in alphabetical order
Lit Review is thematically organized
The essay written in academically acceptable Standard Written English
Exhibits a minimum of grammatical or structural errors.
The paper is in MLA/APA format &properly cites sources
Elimination of 1st person and contractions
Appropriate tone and language
Sentence variety and smooth transitio
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