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2022 FALL Semester

ENGL 106 Section F1

Annotated Bibliography 15%

Due date: 27th October, 23:59 pm

Task: Create an ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY with one entry.

TASK: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Your annotated bibliography should have one entry. It will be for the Reading

Text you will choose that is about your argumentative prompt 1:

The world is a safer place thanks to technology. Do you agree?

2. You can use the links below to find your Reading Text

https://www.entrepreneur.com/

https://www.inc.com/

https://www.bbc.com/news/world

https://www.forbes.com/?sh=76bdc73d2254

https://edition.cnn.com/

https://www.rd.com/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine

https://www.scientificamerican.com/

https://www.discovermagazine.com/

https://www.newscientist.com/

https://www.livescience.com/

https://www.popsci.com/

https://www.theguardian.com/international

https://time.com/

https://www.latimes.com/

https://www.si.com/

https://www.bbc.com/sport

http://geographical.co.uk/

https://www.ipl.org/div/news/

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3. Choose A Reading Text from the links above. The Reading Text should be about

your Argumentative prompt. Make sure it is not an interview, not including any

sensitive issues, not very short (min 600 words). Use your experience of evaluating

online sources while choosing your source. If you cannot find one from the given

links, you can use another credible link.

4. Annotated Bibliography entry should be 150-250 words. (should have a satisfactory

summary and a satisfactory evaluation)

5. Your Annotated Bibliography Entry should include the listed items below in the same

order within one paragraph or two paragraphs (summary one paragraph,

evaluation/response one paragraph)

Reference Entry for the Reading Text (Follow the APA guidelines) Make sure you

include the URL link of your Reading Text (it should be the direct link to the

reading text, not to the homepage or some other page- copy paste the link on your

browser while reading the text)

Summary Briefly state what your text is about in your own words. State the main

focus or purpose of the text. Provide the background and credibility of the author.

Evaluation/response Describe your reaction to the article as a whole. Describe the

relevance, accuracy, and quality of the source and its conclusions. Point to any

defect, weakness or suspected bias. Mention important conclusions or observations

reached by the author. Why this text is important/not important for your topic? Can

this text be used as a credible source for your research?

NOTES ABOUT SUBMISSION

CREATE A NEW WORD DOCUMENT AND NAME IT AS ‘ASSIGNMENT 2’. KINDLY

DO NOT SEND THIS DOCUMENT BACK.

USE TIMES NEW ROMAN – FONT SIZE 12 – DOUBLE SPACING

INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND IDS AT THE LEFT TOP OF THE PAGE.

START WITH THE TITLE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

BE CAREFUL WITH GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION AND SPELLING

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Grading Rubric

The Annotated Bibliography

Grading Criteria Excellent

(17-20)

Good

(14-16)

Satisfactory

(10-13)

Unsatisfactory

(0-9) Organization Uses a logical structure

of the source as specified in the guidelines for the

assessment. Clear

organization and

consistency of style.

Generally, shows a

logical progression of ideas. Some elements are

not done properly as

specified in the

guidelines. Some errors

in consistency of style.

Ideas are arranged

randomly rather than in any evident logical

structure. The meaning is

not always clear, and

some points are not

related to central idea.

Poor organization. Ideas

are random, lacks internal coherence. Ideas

are either too general or

too specific to be

effective, some are not at

all related to the topic. Relevance and accuracy Relevant, updated,

accurate and reliable annotation. Analyzing

the text/article by

evaluating them within an annotation. Relevant

and meaningful quotes

are added when needed.

Annotation is partially

irrelevant and/or inaccurate. Partially

inaccurate/irrelevant

quotes are added.

Annotation is largely

irrelevant and/or inaccurate. Largely

inaccurate/irrelevant

quotes are added.

The summary and/or the

evaluation is/are missing or irrelevant.

APA style

The annotated

bibliography follows the

APA style of documenting sources and

formatting.

Some flaws with APA

style formatting. Significant flaws with

APA style formatting.

Incomplete or wrong format of citations.

Does not follow the APA

style. Source is not cited

Content and

development

Content produced in well-developed in 1 or 2

paragraphs/parts. The

source is summarized and evaluated in a logical

and reasonable manner.

Annotation of the source is inadequate or missing;

the text is partially

summarized and evaluated in a logical and

reasonable manner.

Annotation of the source is inadequate, the text is

not summarized and

evaluated in a logical and reasonable manner.

Unduly brief.

Sentence skills, writing

mechanics, and

vocabulary

The annotated

bibliography is error-free with varied sentences,

relevant vocabulary, and

correct use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and

effective word usage.

The ideas are sometimes

too general or vague. Sentences are generally

clear, well structured,

and error-free with few errors, but they do not

impede understanding.

Some sentences are

wordy; words are not always used accurately

and effectively; it is

repetitive or confusing. Contains several

mechanical errors, which

may confuse the reader.

Too vague or too general.

Poor grammar used. Contains either many

mechanical errors or a

few crucial errors that hinder the understanding

or ability to see

connections between thoughts.

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