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ENG102_MH_V5 | Writing Assignment 2: Annotated Bibliography

Assignment Guide: Annotated Bibliography

Assignment Overview
What is an annotated bibliography?

An annotated bibliography is an alphabetized list of sources with descriptive commentary. Each entry in
the bibliography consists of an MLA-formatted citation followed by 3 paragraphs (roughly 100-150 words
total) of evaluation: this is the “annotation.”  The �rst paragraph summarizes the source, the second
paragraph assesses the source, and the third paragraph re�ects on the source. An annotated bibliography
is your �rst review of the literature on your research topic.

Do I need to choose a research question in order to do an Annotated Bibliography?

YES, you do—well, at least a “topic” idea. The �rst step in crafting an annotated bibliography is to �gure out
what topic you would like to investigate. Thus, an annotated bibliography begins with a broad search.  This
approach will help you to narrow down your research topic and ultimately, lead you to your focused
research question.  The sources you choose to include in your Annotated Bibliography should be related to
the topic you have chosen.  After reviewing and analyzing multiple sources on your chosen topic, you will
be able to mount an argument where you make a claim based on your research topic.

 
Will the topic I ultimately choose for my Annotated Bibliography evolve into all the other assignments I
draft for this course?

Yes.  Of course, you can always change your topic after this assignment is completed and graded, but you
will have to start the research process over again on your new topic.  The reading and research you do to
prepare for and draft the Annotated Bibliography is the foundation for the following assignments: The
Research Proposal, Research Outline, Researched Argumentative Essay, and the Research Story.

Selecting a Topic: Are there any off-limit topics?

Selecting the right topic is an important step in ensuring your success in researching and writing an
argument–starting with the Annotated Bibliography and including the Research Proposal, Outline and
Story.  

You’ll want to choose a topic that has the following features:

Of interest to you
Relevant
Current
Debatable 
Well-researched
Narrow in scope

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Assignment Prompt: Annotated Bibliography
Overview

An annotated bibliography is a combination assignment: it blends MLA reference citations with
paragraphs–or annotations–that help you, and your readers, make sense of the sources you cite. For this
assignment, you will be asked to create annotations that summarize, assess, and re�ect upon sources
related to your research topic (See Assignment Guide). This process serves two purposes: it provides you
with a broader perspective of your research topic, and it prompts you to develop your own point of view:
your thesis.

Expectations

The annotated bibliography is a very valuable �rst-step in the research writing process, since it helps you: 

Collect and organize source material

Practice MLA formatting

Think carefully and critically about source content 

Evaluate source reliability and credibility

Determine source usefulness 

Synthesize multiple sources

Decide if you need more sources

Develop a working thesis

Requirements

Length/Sources:

This assignment requires 5 reliable and credible sources with annotations. The minimum word count is
750 words total, with 150 words per source annotation. *If the minimum word count is not met, your
assignment will be returned with no grade and a resubmission will be required.

Organization

Each of the �ve sources should include an annotation with the following four components: a citation, a
summary paragraph, an assessment paragraph, and a re�ection paragraph. 

Check out the table below for more information about the required content and conditions of each
component:

Component Content Conditions

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Grading Guide: Annotated Bibliography
ENG 102 Rubric: Annotated Bibliography

Grading Requirement: The minimum word count is 750 words total and/or 150 words per source
annotation.

Points

0-1 

Points 

2

Points

3

Annotation Summary 

25% (0-3 points)

For 5 Sources:

Provides a thorough overview of the
source, including the main
claim/thesis, the topics covered,
important supporting points, and any
other relevant information. 

*Think of this as presenting readers
with “the big picture.”

Overall, summaries
lack development. 

Overall, summaries
are pro�cient.

To earn a 2, you must
have at least 5
sources.

Overall, summaries
are excellent. 

To earn a 3, you
must have at least 5
or more sources.

Annotation Assessment

25% (0-3 points)

For 5 Sources:

In this paragraph, you will evaluate the
source, noting whether it is useful, and
why. You can discuss reliability and
credibility, author expertise, date of
publication, bias or objectivity,
intended audience, and alignment or
contrast with other sources.

*Think of this as providing readers with
proof that the source is, or is not,
useful. 

Overall, assessments
lack development.

Overall, assessments
are pro�cient.

To earn a 2, you must
have at least 5
sources.

Overall, assessments
are excellent. 

To earn a 3, you
must have at least 5
or more sources.

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Example: Color-Coded Annotated Bibliography
THIS IS 1 REFERENCED CITATION EXAMPLE. YOU NEED 5 TOTAL FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

Last Name 1

First Name Last Name

English Composition II

Annotated Bibliography

4 May 2022

Annotated Bibliography: Research Topic

Winickoff, Jonathan. “Maximizing the Impact of Tobacco 21 Laws Across the

United States.” American Journal of Public Health, vol. 108, no.5, 2018,

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5888072/. Accessed 4

May 2022. (1)

In this article, Winickoff describes how Tobacco 21 laws, or the banning of

selling of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, have been growing

in popularity across the United States. Winickoff uses New York City’s

implementation of a Tobacco 21 law to prove that the state’s tobacco use rates

for adolescents declined during the 18 months following implementation.

However, Winickoff also notes that these laws do not work in isolation, but are

impactful as part of a larger process that includes tobacco taxes, smoke-free

laws, sale restrictions, tobacco-free campaigns, and treatment for dependence.

(2) Winickoff uses sources from the last 5 years to provide a current context for

tobacco use across the United States, and for how the Tobacco 21 laws are

impacting tobacco use. It is a solid strategy to use sources from within the last

five years. Winickoff is an MD and MPH, so he is an expert in the field and able

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to comment from a medical standpoint. Finally, Winickoff includes information

from both sides of the debate—noting that Tobacco 21 laws are successful, but

not in is

 This assignment requires 5 reliable and credible sources with annotations. The minimum word count is 750 words total, with 150 words per source annotation.   While we encourage you to acquire sources from Gale’s Opposing Viewpoints, you may access credible, scholarly sources from other resources.  Tertiary sources, such as online encyclopedias, dictionaries and Wikipedia, are not scholarly sources, and should not be cited within your work; however, they may offer helpful foundational information as you develop your understanding of an issue. For more information, please review Berkley University’s resource on scholarly and popular sources: “Evaluating Resources.”  ENG102_MH_V5 | Writing Assignment 2: Annotated Bibliography Assignment Guide: Annotated Bibliography Assignment Overview What is an annotated bibliography? An annotated bibliography is an alphabetized list of sources with descriptive commentary. Each entry in the bibliography consists of an MLA-formatted citation followed by 3 paragraphs (roughly 100-150 words total) of evaluation: this is the “annotation.”  The �rst paragraph summarizes the source, the second paragraph assesses the source, and the third paragraph re�ects on the source. An annotated bibliography is your �rst review of the literature on your research topic. Do I need to choose a research question in order to do an Annotated Bibliography? YES, you do—well, at least a “topic” idea. The �rst step in crafting an annotated bibliography is to �gure out what topic you would like to investigate. Thus, an annotated bibliography begins with a broad search.  This approach will help you to narrow down your research topic and ultimately, lead you to your focused research question.  The sources you choose to include in your Annotated Bibliography should be related to the topic you have chosen.  After reviewing and analyzing multiple sources on your chosen topic, you will be able to mount an argument where you make a claim based on your research topic.   Will the topic I ultimately choose for my Annotated Bibliography evolve into all the other assignments I draft for this course? Yes.  Of course, you can always change your topic after this assignment is completed and graded, but you will have to start the research process over again on your new topic.  The reading and research you do to prepare for and draft the Annotated Bibliography is the foundation for the following assignments: The Research Proposal, Research Outline, Researched Argumentative Essay, and the Research Story. Selecting a Topic: Are there any off-limit topics? Selecting the right topic is an important step in ensuring your success in researching and writing an argument–starting with the Annotated Bibliography and including the Research Proposal, Outline and Story.   You’ll want to choose a topic that has the following features: Of interest to you Relevant Current Debatable  Well-researched Narrow in scope My Account 0 https://moodle.straighterline.com/course/view.php?id=737 https://moodle.straighterline.com/course/view.php?id=737&section=4 https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/glossary/showe ENG102_MH_V5 | Writing Assignment 2: Annotated Bibliography Assignment Prompt: Annotated Bibliography Overview An annotated bibliography is a combination assignment: it blends MLA reference citations with paragraphs–or annotations–that help you, and your readers, make sense of the sources you cite. For this assignment, you will be asked to create annotations that summarize, assess, and re�ect upon sources related to your research topic (See Assignment Guide). This process serves two purposes: it provides you with a broader perspective of your research topic, and it prompts you to develop your own point of view: your thesis. Expectations The annotated bibliography is a very valuable �rst-step in the research writing process, since it helps you:  Collect and organize source material Practice MLA formatting Think carefully and critically about source content  Evaluate source reliability and credibility Determine source usefulness  Synthesize multiple sources Decide if you need more sources Develop a working thesis Requirements Length/Sources: This assignment requires 5 reliable and credible sources with annotations. The minimum word count is 750 words total, with 150 words per source annotation. *If the minimum word count is not met, your assignment will be returned with no grade and a resubmission will be required. Organization Each of the �ve sources should include an annotation with the following four components: a citation, a summary paragraph, an assessment paragraph, and a re�ection paragraph.  Check out the table below for more information about the required content and conditions of each component: Component Content Conditions My Account 0 https://moodle.straighterline.com/course/view.php?id=737 https://moodle.straighterline.com/course/view.php?id=737&section=4 https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/glossary/showentry.php?eid=37914&displayformat=dictionary https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/glossary/showentry.php?eid=37867&displayformat=dictionary https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/glossary/showentry.php?eid=37954&di ENG102_MH_V5 | Writing Assignment 2: Annotated Bibliography Grading Guide: Annotated Bibliography ENG 102 Rubric: Annotated Bibliography Grading Requirement: The minimum word count is 750 words total and/or 150 words per source annotation. Points 0-1  Points  2 Points 3 Annotation Summary  25% (0-3 points) For 5 Sources: Provides a thorough overview of the source, including the main claim/thesis, the topics covered, important supporting points, and any other relevant information.  *Think of this as presenting readers with “the big picture.” Overall, summaries lack development.  Overall, summaries are pro�cient. To earn a 2, you must have at least 5 sources. Overall, summaries are excellent.  To earn a 3, you must have at least 5 or more sources. Annotation Assessment 25% (0-3 points) For 5 Sources: In this paragraph, you will evaluate the source, noting whether it is useful, and why. You can discuss reliability and credibility, author expertise, date of publication, bias or objectivity, intended audience, and alignment or contrast with other sources. *Think of this as providing readers with proof that the source is, or is not, useful.  Overall, assessments lack development. Overall, assessments are pro�cient. 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YOU NEED 5 TOTAL FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT Last Name 1 First Name Last Name English Composition II Annotated Bibliography 4 May 2022 Annotated Bibliography: Research Topic Winickoff, Jonathan. “Maximizing the Impact of Tobacco 21 Laws Across the United States.” American Journal of Public Health, vol. 108, no.5, 2018, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5888072/. Accessed 4 May 2022. (1) In this article, Winickoff describes how Tobacco 21 laws, or the banning of selling of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, have been growing in popularity across the United States. Winickoff uses New York City’s implementation of a Tobacco 21 law to prove that the state’s tobacco use rates for adolescents declined during the 18 months following implementation. However, Winickoff also notes that these laws do not work in isolation, but are impactful as part of a larger process that includes tobacco taxes, smoke-free laws, sale restrictions, tobacco-free campaigns, and treatment for dependence. (2) Winickoff uses sources from the last 5 years to provide a current context for tobacco use across the United States, and for how the Tobacco 21 laws are impacting tobacco use. It is a solid strategy to use sources from within the last five years. Winickoff is an MD and MPH, so he is an expert in the field and able My Account 0 https://moodle.straighterline.com/course/view.php?id=737 https://moodle.straighterline.com/course/view.php?id=737&section=4 https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/glossary/showentry.php?eid=37867&displayformat=dictionary https://www.straighterline.com/ https://www.straighterline.com/customer/account/index https://www.straighterline.com/checkout/cart/ to comment from a medical standpoint. 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