two small assignments- 1 summary due 7/17 and 1 annoted bib..due 7/20
Annotated Bibliography: Grading Rubric
· Write an APA Style annotated bibliography with at least 4 sources on the topic you have chosen.
· Each entry in your annotated bibliography should be composed of two parts:
· A citation of one source
· A 200-word annotation placed beneath the citation summarizing the content of the source (thesis, evidence, supports, main points, etc.), evaluating the usefulness and reliability of the source, and indicating how you might use the source in your research project.
· Be sure to sufficiently summarize and paraphrase each source—no direct quotation.
· The annotated bibliography should be written and formatted in scrupulous adherence to all APA style guidelines for its genre.
· Be sure to sufficiently summarize and paraphrase each source—no direct quotation.
· Submit to the Digital Drop Box and to Turnitin.com.
· This assignment is worth 75 points.
Sample paper provided by the Purdue Online Writing Lab OWL Annotated Bibliography Sample
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Annotated Bibliography Grading Rubric Content 55 Possible Points |
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Active hyperlinks for student review are highlighted in yellow below. If your feedback in the right column indicates that a hyperlink in the left column will improve your writing, please review the linked resource at your convenience and direct all questions and concerns to your professor. |
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way: · The annotated bibliography lists at least 4 sources. · Each entry in the annotated bibliography is composed of two parts: · A citation of one source · A 200-word annotation placed beneath the citation summarizing the content of the source (thesis, evidence, supports, main points, etc.), evaluating the usefulness and reliability of the source, and indicating how you might use the source in your research project |
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The language of the assignment is clear, simple, and concise: no redundancies, vagueness, or awkward sentence constructions . The passive voice is used sparingly, if at all. |
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L All discussion of the content of each outside source is sufficiently paraphrased or summarized. |
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Readability and Style 10 Possible Points |
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. |
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Sentence and, if applicable, paragraph transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. |
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A variety of sentence structures are present. |
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No major sentence errors, including fragments and run-ons , are present. |
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The annotated bibliography is written and formatted in scrupulous adherence to all APA formatting guidelines for its genre.
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Grammar & Mechanics 10 Possible Points |
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Rules of grammar and punctuation are followed. In particular, verbs , pronouns , commas , apostrophes , and semi-colons are all used correctly. |
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Spelling is correct. |
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Capitalization , italicization , and quotation marks are used correctly, when necessary. |
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Total 75 Possible Points |
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