Annotated Bibliography, MLA Works Cited Page and Tentative Thesis Statement Instructions
45 points TOTAL
PART 1: Complete a working thesis statement for your final essay. (Worth 10 points)
You must use the Sheridan-Baker model to construct the thesis.
Create your thesis statement.
REFUTATION (While/Although)+ CLAIM (;however,) + RATIONALE (because ..give 3 reasons) = THESIS:
While/Although some may argue that_____________;however,………………… + because ..give 3 reasons……………………………………….
PART 2: MLA Works Cited Page; Full MLA citation for at least 5 sources in alphabetical order (not numbered). Refer to Rules for Writers for more information. (Worth 10 points or 2 points each)
PART 3: Full annotation for each source. NUMBER EACH ANNOTATION. Include all essential information (author, titles, dates, etc.). Summarize the source (you do not have to read the entire book – just explain which information you will use from the book). Discuss why the source is reliable and how you will use the information to support your thesis statement. (Worth 25 points or 5 points each)
At least 5 sources, including:
At least 1 book (other than (From Inquiry to Academic Writing)
Anthology: From Inquiry to Academic Writing
At least 1 scholarly article/ journal
At least 1 newspaper
At least 1 reputable national magazine article
Documentaries
Films on Demand
Important: .org is okay (check for bias as many are connected to non profit). Good for argumentation.
Examples of national magazines and their bias (C= conservative, L=liberal).
The American (C)
The American Spectator (C)
The American Conservative (C)
The Atlantic Monthly (L)
Chronicles (C)
Harper’s Magazine (L)
Mother Jones (L)
The Nation (C)
The National Review (C)
The New Republic (L/C)
The New Yorker (L)
The Progressive (L)
Salon.com (L)
Slate.com (L)
The Weekly Standard
The periodicals may be print or electronic sources (from Shatford Library’s electronic database).
Wikipedia, like other reference sources, may be used at the exploratory state to give students an overview of a subject, but may NOT be included among the sources cited in the paper.
There are two student samples in the module to help give you an idea of what I am looking for in this assignment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Works Cited page MLA formatted and MLA citation
3 direct quotations must follow MLA Style. All Direct Quotations: Each quotation should be “first 4 words, ellipsis, last 4 words and (author’s last name and page number). The whole quote should fit in one line. Then, explain the quote in your own words.
5 In-text citations must follow MLA Style. All In-Text Citations: You do not have to write the quote. Just paraphrase the quotation in your own words and end the sentence with (author’s last name and page number).
The paper should be 5 1/2-7 pages in length, with an additional Works Cited page, which will be a separate page, which is required.
Times New Roman; Font size 12
At least 5 sources from:
At least 1 book
At least 1 scholarly journal
At least 1 newspaper
At least 1 reputable national magazine (see below)
Reports and Studies
Documentaries and Videos relating to your topic
Only ONE source can come from the anthology( from your text).
The periodicals may be print or electronic sources (from Shatford Library’s electronic database).
Wikipedia, like other reference sources, may be used ONLY at the exploratory state to give students an overview of a subject, but may NOT be included among the sources cited in the paper.
Rubric
Annotated Works Cited page (1) (1)
Annotated Works Cited page (1) (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Complete a working thesis statement for your final essay.
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome MLA Works Cited Page; Full MLA citation for at least 7 sources in alphabetical order (not numbered). Refer to A Writer’s Reference for more information. (Worth 14 points or 2 points each)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Full annotation for each source. Include all essential information (author, titles, dates, etc.). Summarize the source (you do not have to read the entire book – just explain which information you will use from the book). Discuss why the source is reliable and how you will use the information to support your thesis statement. (Worth 35 points or 5 points each)
25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
25 pts
Total Points: 45