Overview
Now that we have discussed the importance of using credible secondary sources for your project, let us start annotating! Do not worry—we are going to walk through the process one step at a time. In this section, we will first focus on finding sources. Then we will help you summarize those sources, evaluate their credibility, and explain how they will help support your argument. If you found a source that passed the C.R.A.A.P.O. test earlier in this module, feel free to use that source. If you decided to alter your keywords and you would like to start your research from scratch, restarting is totally fine too!
Prompt
In this activity, you will create an annotated bibliography by addressing the steps below and answering the prompts as thoroughly as possible. The prompts will help you to engage in a conversation with your sources. You will need to follow the steps below three times (for your three different sources).
Before you begin, make certain you have:
- Selected three sources from the library database
- At least one source that presents an opposing viewpoint, a position that an opponent of your argument might make
- Applied the C.R.A.A.P.O. test to the sources to determine if they are credible and reliable (Remember, credible sources should score 35 points or more on the test)
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria for each of your three sources:
- Identify the source by including the author, the title, and the database information.
- Summarize the source. (Explain the main idea, the details or evidence that support the main idea, and the description of if your source supports your argument or an opposing viewpoint.)
- Explain why the source is credible. The C.R.A.A.P.O. test will help; use the C.R.A.A.P.O. Test Worksheet linked in the Supporting Materials Section to see how the source scores.
- Explain how the source supports at least one key point or opposing viewpoint from your argument.
Guidelines for Submission
Your assignment must be written in MLA or APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.
Supporting Materials
To support your work on the project, use the following resources:
- CQ Researcher – SAGE
- Academic Search Ultimate
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context
- C.R.A.A.P.O. Test Worksheet
- Other relevant library databases
- Your Brainstorming Ideas activity
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Overview
Now that we have discussed the importance of using credible secondary sources for your project, let us start annota�ng! Do not worry—we are going to walk through the process one
step at a �me. In this sec�on, we will first focus on finding sources. Then we will help you summarize those sources, evaluate their credibility, and explain how they will help support
your argument. If you found a source that passed the C.R.A.A.P.O. test earlier in this module, feel free to use that source. If you decided to alter your keywords and you would like to
start your research from scratch, restar�ng is totally fine too!
Prompt
In this ac�vity, you will create an annotated bibliography by addressing the steps below and answering the prompts as thoroughly as possible. The prompts will help you to engage in a
conversa�on with your sources. You will need to follow the steps below three �mes (for your three different sources).
Before you begin, make certain you have:
Selected three sources from the library database
At least one source that presents an opposing viewpoint, a posi�on that an opponent of your argument might make
Applied the C.R.A.A.P.O. test to the sources to determine if they are credible and reliable (Remember, credible sources should score 35 points or more on the test)
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria for each of your three sources:
1. Iden�fy the source by including the author, the �tle, and the database informa�on.
2. Summarize the source. (Explain the main idea, the details or evidence that support the main idea, and the descrip�on of if your source supports your argument or an opposing
viewpoint.)
3. Explain why the source is credible. The C.R.A.A.P.O. test will help; use the C.R.A.A.P.O. Test Worksheet linked in the Suppor�ng Materials Sec�on to see how the source scores.
4. Explain how the source supports at least one key point or opposing viewpoint from your argument.
Guidelines for Submission
Your assignment must be wri�en in MLA or APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.
Suppor�ng Materials
To support your work on the project, use the following resources:
CQ Researcher – SAGE
Academic Search Ul�mate
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
C.R.A.A.P.O. Test Worksheet
Other relevant library databases
Your Brainstorming Ideas ac�vity
Module Three Assignment Rubric
Criteria Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
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Criteria Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Sources Clearly iden�fies sources including the author, the �tle, and the database informa�on
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include appropriate use of the indicated databases to iden�fy sources
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Summarize Clearly summarizes sources that address the argument and the opposing viewpoint
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include ensuring that at least one source addresses an opposing viewpoint
Does not a�empt criterion 25
Credibility Explains the credibility of the sources Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include providing more suppor�ng evidence
Does not a�empt criterion 25
Relevance Explains each source’s relevance to the key points and the opposing viewpoint
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include providing more suppor�ng evidence
Does not a�empt criterion 25
Ar�cula�on of Response Clearly conveys meaning with gramma�cal choices, sentence structure, and spelling, demonstra�ng an understanding of audience and purpose
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with inconsistencies in gramma�cal conven�ons, sentence structure, and spelling, nega�vely impac�ng readability
The submission has cri�cal inconsistencies in gramma�cal conven�ons, sentence structure, and spelling, preven�ng understanding of ideas
10
Total: 100%