Description
Relationship to Course Objectives
In Unit 3, we will explore the research process, the ethics thereof, and appropriate documentation styles. By the end of this unit, students will create an annotated bibliography using a variety of sources.
Major Assignment 3
Introduction: Throughout the unit, you will focus on how to research via a standard search engine, how to use the MTC databases to find peer-reviewed resources, how to determine source reliability and author credibility, how to collect and organize research, how to compile resources on a topic, and how to summarize and paraphrase on the collegiate level. This unit will culminate in an annotated bibliography.
Prompt: Select and explore a controversial topic. (Note: You may NOT use abortion, the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccine mandates, or any topic “off limits” in Unit 2.) Create an annotated bibliography for the topic you explored. Your annotated bibliography must follow the MLA style and should include your topic, a brief introduction, a working thesis that you would explore if you were writing an actual paper based on the research.
Required Sources
The reputable sources used must include at least six sources in total, specifically
- Two videos
- Two internet articles (webpages or blogs),
- Two journal articles (from MTC databases only, not Google Scholar; be sure to find actual journal articles, not reviews must be 3 pages or longer)
- One of the best databases for these topics is Academic Search Premier
Requirements for Annotations
- The first sentence(s) should identify the author(s) and major contributors, the type of source (i.e. journal article, book, review, etc.), and the main idea(s)/purpose of the text.
- Identify the intended audience(s)
- Summarize the main points/findings
- Identify helpful features and/or findings
- Explain how this would relate to your research
- Explain how you know this is credible
- Limit annotations to 10 sentences
- Refer to the author(s) by full name(s) or surname(s) only, NEVER first names
Specific requirements/suggestions for the annotations and additional information for this assignment can be found on the Research and Annotated Bib Tips and Examples sheet in D2L Content.