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The first step in exploring topics in ethnic literature will be to gain a better understanding of the scholarly work being done on your text and theme. For this project, students will create an annotated bibliography for their proposed final paper text and topic topic.
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Annotated Bibliography
Full participation in Rough Draft Workshop and Conferences (Yes) (No – loss of 10%): ______________
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B – C |
C- – F |
Comments |
Bibliography (10 pts) |
Complete Accurate citation |
Inaccurate citation |
Incomplete (less than 10 sources) |
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Research Question (10 pts) |
Present Question that could be answered with a research project |
Present In question formation |
Incomplete or absent |
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Annotations (40 total) |
Complete (7-10 sources) Includes 1-2 sources from 1980s or 1990s Includes 3-5 sources from 2010 and later Includes complete summary & assessment (1-2 paragraphs) Uses the diction and syntax of an annotated bibliography |
Complete (at least 7 sources) Includes 1-2 sources from 1980s or 1990s Includes 3-5 sources from 2010 and later Includes summary and assessment Attempts diction and syntax of annotated bibliography |
Incomplete (less than 7 sources) Does not include sources from all required date ranges. Lacks either summary or assessment Improper diction and/or syntax |
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Summary (20) |
1-2 paragraphs Uses appropriated diction and syntax (brief and professional) Addresses all important aspects of research article |
At least one paragraph Attempts appropriate style and tone |
Less than one paragraph Inappropriate style and tone |
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Assessment and Reflection (20) |
Assess the value of the research/article (positive and negative) Recognizes the context of the research Comments on method, or theory (demonstrates student’s understanding of the research) Reflects on relation to research question. |
Assess the value of the research/article as positive or negative |
Lacks assessment (or assessment not apparent) |
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The summary section of the annotated bibliography is self-explanatory. What is the article or chapter about (in you own words)? There should be NO quotations in a summary - it's your version of someone else's idea.
The assessment is your evaluation of the text: is it good or bad? Why? Assessments should grow as you read and realize which articles are stronger or clearer than others. Think about:
The reflection is why and how the text is useful to YOUR specific research.