RESEARCH PAPER& ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Alling

ENC 1101

OBJECTIVES:

1. InstructionsA. Research questionB. Writing situationC. Annotated bibliographyD. Paper w/ documentation

2. Planning3. Finding sources4. Evaluating sources5. Integrating ideas from sources6. Documenting sources7. Genre & format of annotated bibliographies

1. INSTRUCTIONS

A. Pose a research question related to one of the

following:Specific issue in your future workplaceSpecific issue in our collegeSpecific issue in our local communitySpecific issue in our stateSpecific 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