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Annotated Bibliography & Research Assessment

- Reminders GSWS 101

The A range

• Excellent response to the assignment

• Understands and critically evaluates

• Makes logical statements (makes sense to the reader)

• Uses evidence (examples) appropriately

• Almost free of spelling/grammar problems; no lapses in citing sources

The B range

• Solid response to the assignment

• Shows careful reading but critical evaluation may be limited

• Begins to offer reasons to support points made; examples are somewhat relevant

• Few errors, which are annoying to the reader but message is understandable; minor problems with citations

The C range

• Adequate, meets requirements

• Shows basic understanding of ideas presented

• Some logical organization of ideas, but mostly random

• Might use examples, but not effectively or examples might not be appropriate

• Vague, general, use of wrong words/language

• Usually has several writing problems

Annotated Bibliography Read instructions carefully

❑ Must have minimum of 3 sources ❑ 2 required sources on your topic

❑ 1 of the additional required sources on your topic

❑ Arrange in alphabetic order by lead author’s last name (check that you know which is first and last)

❑ Use the MLA style guide to correctly format in-text citations and annotated bibliography ❑ Do not number the sources in your annotated bibliography

❑ Review plagiarism guidelines – all instances of copying without proper citations will result in an F on the final assignment ❑ Review when and how to use quotation marks correctly and how to provide in-text citations

❑ Check that your annotations (summaries) are complete ❑ Review how to write an annotation and what to include

❑ How do the articles relate to your topic; how do they relate to each other

❑ Review and revise often for clarity – get help with writing skills if needed

Research Assessment Read instructions carefully

❑ A short 2-3 page (800-1000 words) assessment of the research that you have undertaken for this assignment that: (a) highlights the main points of your research, (b) demonstrates your ability to critically assess the research and (c) presents your research in a straightforward and compelling manner

❑ Must have a clear thesis statement – what position are you taking or argument are you making? ❑ What have you concluded through your research? Do you agree with the research question posed for your topic?

❑ Include your own critical thoughts ❑ Here is where you will draw on knowledge gained throughout the course – demonstrating this knowledge (what you learned) will get

better results

❑ Use support / evidence (but not too much – about 10% [approx. 100 words total from quotes/paraphrasing) to support your ideas

❑ Do not try to write a conclusion about what you “think [the instructor] wants”

❑ No obvious statements (e.g. prostitutes should be treated like everyone else)

❑ Review and revise for clarity and that all citations are accurate

❑ Any plagiarism will receive an automatic F on the assignment

Final Reminder It is not about perfection, but you can strive for excellence!

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