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Annotating your sources

Michael Rickman

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1. Identify your sources, including author, title, and the database information or website.

A BATTLE WON FOR LGBTQ+ RIGHTS.

DOUGLAS, M. (2020). A Battle Won for Lgbtq+ Rights. Canadian Issues / Thèmes Canadiens, 37–39.

2. Summarize your source:

It seems this source is arguing: on the point that members of the LGBTQ community are just as equal and qualified to server in todays military as anyone else. The LGBTQ community has had to overcome many obstacles to include sexual trauma, poor mental health, and the overall stigma of the anti LGBTQ crowd among other issues.

This source is using the following evidence to support the argument: King’s Centre for Military Health Research, King’s College

A counterargument for one of my sources could be: that LGBTQ don’t have a place in the military.

3. Credibility and Relevance

Personally, I believe the source is doing a good job of supporting its arguments because the information provided are facts based on studies and not bias opinion. This source supplies inspirational examples for those who had gone through the overwhelming experience of the military.

I think this source will be very helpful in supporting my argument because it does provide many positive facts and uplifting stories to the contrary. We live in time where the stigma is that only “men” are fit to join the ranks of our military. I believe that if you can perform you daily duties and responsibilities with no question, then there should be no issue to who joins. The only thing that matters is the one common goal we all have when we join is to serve our country.

1. Identify your sources, including author, title, and the database information or website.

The health and well-being of LGBTQ serving and ex-serving personnel

Mark, K. M., McNamara, K. A., Gribble, R., Rhead, R., Sharp, M.-L., Stevelink, S. A. M., Schwartz, A., Castro, C., & Fear, N. T. (2019). The health and well-being of LGBTQ serving and ex-serving personnel: a narrative review. International Review of Psychiatry31(1), 75–94. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1080/09540261.2019.1575190

2. Summarize your source.

It seems this source is arguing: To the fact that anyone who identifies themselves in the LGBTQ category will encounter a tougher time in the military than most. Some of these effects include mental health, sexual assault, and segregation. These types of traumas can have a long-lasting effect on someone.

The source is using the following evidence to support the argument: this source is using military health experts and the studies that have been conducted on the effects of LGBTQ service members.

A counter argument for one of the provided sources could be: mental health and sexual assault doesn’t just affect the LGBTQ community.

3. Credibility and Relevance

Explain the rational for the credibility of the source by providing supporting evidence.

Personally, I believe the source is doing a good job of supporting its argument because it uses studies that have been conducted during and after their military experience. There not basing their facts on opinions.

Explain the relevance of the source to your argument.

I think this source will be very helpful in supporting my argument because it shows the true nature of what someone who is “different” goes through and the long-lasting effect it can have. Suicide is a big issue for service members which is why it is important to treat everyone the same no matter how they identify themselves.

1. Identify your sources, including author, title, and the database information or website.

NAME, RANK and GENDER: THE SERVICE OF TRANSGENDER TROOPS HAS BECOME THE MILITARY'S MOST CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE.

ritz, J. R. (2019). NAME, RANK and GENDER: THE SERVICE OF TRANSGENDER TROOPS HAS BECOME THE MILITARY’S MOST CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE. Smithsonian49(9), 94–101.

2. Summarize your source:

It seems this source is arguing: this source focuses on transgenders in the military more specifically a woman who transitioned from female to male. This particular article emphasizes the struggle this service member had gone through. One of the struggles was the use on pronouns and how it was difficult for most to get on the same page, an important takeaway from this article is there was no significant impact on unit cohesion or operational readiness even though a percentage of the service members had a rough time getting use to this new concept.

This source is using the following evidence to support the argument: this source is using a personal story form the servicemember themselves.

A counterargument for one of my sources could be: Military readiness could be drastically affected due to these new LGBTQ+ guidelines.

3. Credibility and Relevance

Explain the rational for the credibility of the source by providing supporting evidence. Personally, I believe the source is doing a good job of supporting its argument because its an article based on the real-life struggle of a servicemember who went through the transition phase during their time on the military.

Explain the relevance of the source to your argument.

I think this source will be very helpful in supporting my argument because it shares a real story about a woman who had love for her country and despite the delicate nature of her situation with transition from female to male, she displayed a tremendous amount of courage. This article just goes to show how someone who is as dedicated as she was can still serve in our military despite their personal beliefs. This article does a fine job displaying the strength of the LGBTQ community.