annotated bibliography

Annotated Bibliography Paper 1

COMM 2367: Persuasive Communication

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY PAPER

30 points

Expected Learning Outcomes

GE Course

• Students retrieve and use written information analytically and effectively. Second Writing Course

• Students access and use information critically and analytically.

Overview

This assignment requires you to begin researching your problem. In this paper, you will develop

your ability to access, evaluate, and use credible information by identifying and summarizing

highly credible sources.

Guidelines

In approximately 2-3 typed pages (not including the title page) using APA format, you should

write an introduction, a thesis statement, a summary of 3 credible sources, and a conclusion.

After conducting thorough research on your topic, you will demonstrate how the sources inform

you about your problem and how they are connected. The sources included should reflect

considerable research effort on your part; however, this should not be the end of your research

effort. You are expected to continue to research your topic for several more weeks as you

develop and refine your message strategy.

1. Write an introduction: https://cstw.osu.edu/writing-center/handouts/introductions

2. Write a thesis statement: https://cstw.osu.edu/writing-center/handouts/thesis-statements

3. List three sources in correct APA format. You must use the following source types: a. 1 peer-reviewed academic journal article b. 1 credible/reputable newspaper or periodical c. 1 government, university, or research institution website

4. Under each source, write a one paragraph summary in which you answer the following questions:

a. What are the main points of the source? What is its purpose? (Summarize the information.)

b. How is the source relevant to your topic? How will the source be useful to you in developing a persuasive argument? How does it connect to the other sources? (Be

specific about the type of information provided by the source.)

c. Why is the source highly credible? What are the author’s/organization’s qualifications? (Provide personal and/or professional information.)

5. Write a conclusion: https://cstw.osu.edu/writing-center/handouts/conclusions

Annotated Bibliography Paper 2

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY PAPER

GRADING RUBRIC

Excellent Poor

Introduction, Thesis, Conclusion

Introduction communicates what the reader can

expect; sets the tone and style of the argument

3 2 1.5 1 0

Thesis contains a claim about the problem that

can be explained and justified

3 2 1.5 1 0

Conclusion effectively summarizes and provides

closure

3 2 1.5 1 0

Source Information

Demonstrates strong summary skills by

effectively and concisely identifying main points

and purpose of source*

6 4.5 3 1.5 0

Clearly explains source’s relevance to topic and

connection to other sources; thoughtfully

considers usefulness of source for persuasive

argument*

6 4.5 3 1.5 0

Effectively establishes credibility of source;

provides specific personal or professional

information*

6 4.5 3 1.5 0

Correctly uses APA format for reference

citations

3 2 1.5 1 0

* Sources that do not conform to the criteria in the COMM 2367 Source Requirements document

will receive a zero (0) for these items.

Adjustments (your grade may be lowered up to 10% for each of the following)

Excellent Poor

-0% -10%

Free of errors in grammar and mechanics -0 -1 -1.5 -2 -3

Correct APA Format (title page, header, margins,

font, reverse indent for references) -0 -1 -1.5 -2 -3

TOTAL _____/30