Objective: The ten-source preliminary bibliography (or working bibliography) demonstrates your ability to locate a variety of reliable sources on a research topic while following MLA guidelines for documentation and format.
Grading: The paper will be worth 100 points and serve as 5% of your overall grade. This rubric will be used to grade the paper: Preliminary Bibliography Grading Rubric
Preparation: In addition to in-class and online resources, prepare by reading:
Steps to Writing Well, Chapter 19, pp. 410-13, and Chapter 20, pp. 431-37.
Also, read Harbrace Essentials, pp. 90-91.
Paper Length: 1-1 ½ typed pages–containing ten source citations