Overview: Now that we’ve discussed the importance of using credible secondary sources for your project, let’s
start annotating! Don’t worry—we’re going to
walk through the process one step at a time. This week, you’ll be guided through the writing-plan process with
specific questions. In this section, we’ll first focus
on finding sources. Then we’ll 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. test earlier in this module, feel free to use that as one of your sources. If you
decided to alter your keywords and you’d like to
start your research from scratch, that’s totally fine too!
Prompt: In this activity, you’ll create an annotated bibliography by following the steps below and answering the
questions as thoroughly as possible. The
questions will prompt 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 sure you have:
Selected sources from the Opposing Viewpoints database or the Academic Search Ultimate database
Applied the C.R.A.A.P test to the sources to determine if they are credible and reliable (You can download a
copy of The C.R.A.A.P. Test Worksheet.
Remember that credible sources should score 35 points or more on the test.)
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
- Identify your sources, including author, title, and the database information or website.
- Summarize your source. (Use the template below.)
It seems this source is arguing ________. This source is using this evidence to support the
argument: ________.
A counterargument for one of the provided sources could be:
_____________________________________________. - Credibility and Relevance
Explain the rationale for the credibility of the source by providing supporting evidence. (Use the template
below.)
o Personally, I believe the source is doing a (good job / bad job) of supporting its arguments because
________.
Explain the relevance of the source to your argument. (Use the template below.)
o I think this source will be very helpful in supporting my argument because ____________.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your annotations must include at least three sources. Save your work in a Microsoft
Word document with double spacing, 12-point
Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Then, check your writing for errors. Once you have proofread
Sample Solution
