Annotated Bibliography
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ENG102_MH_V5 | Writing Assignment 2: Annotated Bibliography
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Assignment Guide: Annotated Bibliography
Assignment OverviewAssignment Overview What is an annotated bibliography?
An annotated bibliography is an alphabetized list of sources with descriptive commentary. Each entry in the bibliography consists of an MLA-formatted citation followed by 3 paragraphs (roughly 100-150 words total) of evaluation: this is the “annotation.” The first paragraph summarizes the source, the second paragraph assesses the source, and the third paragraph reflects on the source. An annotated bibliography is your first review of the literature on your research topic.
Do I need to choose a research question in order to do an Annotated Bibliography?
YES, you do—well, at least a “topic” idea. The first step in crafting an annotated bibliography is to figure out what topic you would like to investigate. Thus, an annotated bibliography begins with a broad search. This approach will help you to narrow down your research topic and ultimately, lead you to your focused research question. The sources you choose to include in your Annotated Bibliography should be related to the topic you have chosen. After reviewing and analyzing multiple sources on your chosen topic, you will be able to mount an argument where you make a claim based on your research topic.
Will the topic I ultimately choose for my Annotated Bibliography evolve into all the other assignments I draft for this course?
Yes. Of course, you can always change your topic after this assignment is completed and graded, but you will have to start the research process over again on your new topic. The reading and research you do to prepare for and draft the Annotated Bibliography is the foundation for the following assignments: The Research Proposal, Research Outline, Researched Argumentative Essay, and the Research Story.
Selecting a Topic: Are there any off-limit topics?
Selecting the right topic is an important step in ensuring your success in researching and writing an argument--starting with the Annotated Bibliography and including the Research Proposal, Outline and Story.
You’ll want to choose a topic that has the following features:
Of interest to you Relevant Current Debatable Well-researched Narrow in scope Academic or “scholarly” in nature
Topics to avoid, as they are either too complex to debate in a single essay, or not considered appropriate for an academic or scholarly argument, are as follows:
The death penalty Euthanasia or self-assisted death Abortion The (il)legalization of drugs (e.g. marijuana) Religion or religious readings (e.g. existence of a higher order/being, or life after death) Gun rights/rules Global warming
Please do not select one of the above 7 topics, as your essay may be returned without grading, and you will be asked to rewrite it.
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Example: Color-Coded Annotated Bibliography THIS IS 1 REFERENCED CITATION EXAMPLE. YOU NEED 5 TOTAL FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT
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Annotated Bibliography
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Annotated Bibliography: Research Topic
Winickoff, Jonathan. “Maximizing the Impact of Tobacco 21 Laws Across the United States.” American Journal of Public Health, vol. 108,
no.5, 2018, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5888072/. Accessed 4 May 2022. (1)
In this article, Winickoff describes how Tobacco 21 laws, or the banning of selling of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21,
have been growing in popularity across the United States. Winickoff uses New York City’s implementation of a Tobacco 21 law to prove
that the state’s tobacco use rates for adolescents declined during the 18 months following implementation. However, Winickoff also notes
that these laws do not work in isolation, but are impactful as part of a larger process that includes tobacco taxes, smoke-free laws, sale
restrictions, tobacco-free campaigns, and treatment for dependence.(2) Winickoff uses sources from the last 5 years to provide a current
context for tobacco use across the United States, and for how the Tobacco 21 laws are impacting tobacco use. It is a solid strategy to
use sources from within the last five years. Winickoff is an MD and MPH, so he is an expert in the field and able to comment from a
medical standpoint. Finally, Winickoff includes information from both sides of the debate—noting that Tobacco 21 laws are successful,
but not in isolation. This illustrates that Winickoff avoids bias and maintains a more objective stance, even though the piece is ultimately
persuasive towards the positives of Tobacco 21 laws. (3). I plan to use this source to prove my thesis statement, which asserts that
raising the legal age for tobacco use from ages 18 to 21 should be a step taken for the entire United States, not for just individual states.
I can make use of a few of the sources that Winickoff includes in this essay since they are current and all related to my topic. My goal is
not to have any sources that are older than five years. This ensures that my readers can trust that my evidence is up-to-date. Finally, I
think that Winickoff’s point about one single approach not being enough—and needing to have a multi-pronged policy—is important and
may be something that I investigate and consider including in my essay. (4)
1. MLA Reference Citation–Note that the student has used proper MLA formatting, including the correct order for reference citation
criteria, the link to the article, the date accessed, and the hanging indent.
2. Annotation Summary–Note that in the summary paragraph, the student has included specific details about the article, including laws
and policies covered by the author, and the determination made that these laws and policies do help to lessen tobacco use rates for
minors.
3. Annotation Assessment–In the assessment paragraph, the student considers the date of publication for sources used, which is
important, since up-to-date sources will be considered reliable and credible. The student also mentions the author’s expertise and stance
(objective, not biased). Although the student does not compare this source to other sources, that is another option for assessment.
4. Annotation Reflection–In the reflection paragraph, the student considers how this source might be used in the research project—to
support the thesis. The student also considers altering their argument. This would help broaden the scope to include a claim that may be
influenced by Winickoff’s stance that policy is not an isolated process.
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