English 1A

Tjerrild Annotated Bibliography Prompt English 1A

Annotated Bibliography

Due: Thursday, April 16th

Purpose:

The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to gather and engage with source material that will help you write your researched position paper. In an annotated bibliography, you should not only identify the sources you are planning to use, but also articulate their arguments, evaluate their credibility, and consider their usefulness for answering your particular research question.

Technicalities:

· Sources: Your annotated bibliography should include a total of six cited and annotated sources. Of the six, at least two must be scholarly, peer-reviewed articles. The rest must be credible, trustworthy sources.

· Length: Each annotation should be between 120 and 150 words. Going over is fine (within reason), but please meet the minimum.

· Format: Citations should follow MLA guidelines. Annotated bibliography should be double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, last name and page number in the top right corner of each page (use the “Page Number” function in Word).

· Heading (not header): Single-spaced in the top left corner ON THE FIRST PAGE ONLY. Please include your name, the course, your instructor’s name, and the date.

· Title: Centered and un-bolded on the first page. In this case, it is best for your title to be “Annotated Bibliography.”

Turning in your essay:

· Your Annotated Bibliography is due Thursday, April 16th by 11:59 PM.

· Your Annotated Bibliography should be submitted via Canvas as a Word Document or PDF. Other file types will NOT be accepted.