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Length Requirement:  600 words. Any paper that falls below the length requirement will lose points. Any paper under 550 words will lose 15 pts. Any paper under 500 words will lose 25 pts.)
Format: Paper must be in correct essay format (MLA Style). Any paper that does not follow MLA style will lose points.  The paper must follow the correct format for an annotated bibliography. REFER TO SAMPLE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON FORMATTING.
The paper must be in correct essay format. This includes:
correct heading: student’s name, instructor’s name, course and date
in Times New Roman font with type size of 12
The paper must be double spaced. However, because of the formatting of each entry (the entries will follow the same format as a Works Cited page), students may triple space between paragraphs.
The Bibliography must follow the following guidelines:
MLA, I will accept 8th edition or 9th edition for the citations. Information on citing sources in MLA 9th edition can be found in the Writing Handbook, and on the Canvas source site.
The paper must include a minimum of FIVE sources.
The sources must be in alphabetical order.
The sources must include the proper annotations. Information on the annotations can be found below and in the sample paper posted below this link for additional information.
The paper must have an introduction and a conclusion.
WHAT IS AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY?
An annotated bibliography is a list of your sources for your research paper. This list may include newspaper articles, journal articles, books, websites, interviews, documentaries, and other resources. The purpose of the annotated bibliography is to inform the reader of a source’s content, accuracy and relevance to your research paper.
GUIDELINES:
The paper must include five outside sources that you intend to use for your research paper.  For each source, you will include the following:
The source/citation must be in correct MLA format ( 9th edition.  Below each citation, you will include the following:
Summary: What is the main argument of the source? What topics are covered? If someone were to ask you what the article or book is about, what would you say? Does your entry both summarize the source without including minutia?
Assessment/Analysis: Is it a useful source for your prospective project? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source?
Reflection: Was this source helpful to you? How does it help you shape your argument? How can you use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic?
The sources must be in alphabetical order.
Refer to the sample annotated bibliography for proper formatting.
I. Introduction: Introduce your topic and your intent. Your thesis should introduce your sources.
II.   Annotated Bibliographies: Discuss your sources for your research paper. Each paragraph will contain the following:
One citation in proper MLA format
Summary
Assessment/Analysis
Reflection
III. Conclusion:  The paper should have a conclusion that wraps up the entire paper.
Sample Annotated Bibliography
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To submit assignment:
After you have typed your paper, save your paper to your computer.
Click on ‘submit assignment.’
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Find the paper and upload it.
Click ‘submit assignment’
You can go to ‘grades’ and click on the assignment name. You will go to a new page, and you should see the file.
Rubric
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Criteria Ratings
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
The introduction introduces your research topic and your intent in writing the research paper (what you intend to prove). Your thesis should introduce your sources.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent of Annotations:
The annotations sufficiently and succinctly summarize and evaluate the sources. The annotations indicate how the source can be used in the research and/or how it shapes the argument.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
The citations are structured correctly according to MLA style (8th edition/9th edition). Five sources are included in the paper.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCredibility of Sources
The sources are credible. The sources directly relate to the topic of the research paper.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
There is a conclusion that wraps up the entire paper.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Mechanics
The essay is successfully edited. It contains no major errors and is almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength Requirement
The paper meets the length requirement of 600 words.

In order to gain reaction points, students will need to read all materials before class, attend class on the scheduled day, participate in class activities, and submit in-class work in Blackboard. Students who miss class will have the opportunity to turn in a reaction paper (1-2 pages) for half credit. 
Should a scheduling change occur with a date on my or the university’s end, the alternative will be for everyone to write a reaction paper for that assignment. If you miss class, or the class has been canceled, and you need to complete the reaction paper, please review the instructions below. 
Based on the article in this unit, you will write a reaction paper. Since we will be talking a lot about articles now in classes, reaction papers give you a chance to think about the assigned reading and form your own unique thoughts and opinions. Some ideas/prompts to get you started:
What was this reading about?
How did it resonate with you?
Do you agree or disagree with the information mentioned here? Both? Why? 
How do you think this topic will be particularly impactful in the realm of technical writing? 
Is there anything from this/these link(s) that could be valuable to you in your career?
This should be 1-2 pages double spaced. Font size 12 pt. Double spaced. Students who fail to meet the minimum page requirement will start their grade at half credit. 
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