Annotated Bibliography

Using your research question, a working thesis, and outline from Touchstone 1.2, create an annotated bibliography that provides a synopsis of your sources and an explanation of how you will use them.

A. Assignment Guidelines

DIRECTIONS: In Touchstone 2.1, you evaluated a source for its usefulness in your project. Here in Touchstone 2.2, we will consider additional sources for your research. Curate a list of at least 7 sources for the annotated bibliography. You may use the source you chose for Touchstone 2.1, if the source was a useful one.

Keep in mind: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

❒ Have you alphabetized the entries, according to APA style.?

❒ Have you included the required bibliographic information in APA format for each entry?

❒ Have you included 3-4 sentences for each entry that provide a short summary of the source and how you plan to use it to support your argument?

❒ Have you included at least seven entries in your annotated bibliography, all of which must be credible, academic sources?

❒ Have you chosen your own sources, but use no more than three websites (there is no limit on the number of online journals used)?

❒ Have you thoroughly checked the formatting requirements for the different source types?

❒ Have you indicated the required sources (book, peer-reviewed journal, newspaper/magazine, and credible website) by including the source type in parentheses after the relevant entry?

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B. Reflection Questions Guidelines

DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

1. Accurately recording bibliographic information is essential and saves you time, as you can transfer this information to the References page of your drafted essay. Each source entry should include a brief summary of the source as well as 3-4 sentences describing how you intend to use that source to build or support your argument. Discuss how your annotated bibliography meets these criteria. (2-3 sentences)
2. Which strategies were most helpful for you when searching for credible sources? (2-3 sentences)
3. What difficulties did you face while searching for credible sources? How did you overcome these difficulties? (2-3 sentences)