Overview: In this section, we’ll focus on finding three sources. Then we’ll help you summarize those sources, evaluate their credibility, and explain how they will help support your argument. All we do is use a citation to list our source, then, we talk about it.
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 three sources from the library databases
At least one of your three sources should present a counterargument, a position that an opponent of your argument might make.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
1. Cite the sources. (Identify your sources, including author, title, and the database information or website). You can use APA or MLA. You may use the website zbib.org if you need help).
2. Summarize your source. (Use the template below.):
1A. It seems this source is arguing ____________________. This source is using the following evidence to support the argument: ____________________.
2A. counterargument for one of the provided sources could be: _________________________________________________________.
3A. Credibility and Relevance: Explain the rationale for the credibility of the source by providing supporting evidence. (Use the template below.): Personally, I believe the source is doing a (good job / bad job) of supporting its arguments because ____________________.
4A. 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 ________________________.
Now you will repeat this for two other sources, however, only one of them needs to have a counterargument.
Submit this as a Word or PDF file in Canvas by Sunday at midnight.
Word Template if you need it.
