Annotated Bibliography
Now that you have learned the principles of evaluating sources, you will apply these skills to locate and analyze materials directly relevant to your dissoi logoi.
Identify Relevant Sources: Carefully consider your research topic. Begin by searching the Opposing Viewpoints database for three (3) reliable, academically focused sources (they don’t necessarily need to be peer-reviewed scientific articles, but must be academic in tone).
Source Evaluation: Analyze each source according to the elements we discussed in class. Consider these elements:
Authority: Who is the author? What are their credentials and affiliations?
Objectivity: Does the source present a balanced approach? Are biases evident?
Accuracy: Is the information supported by evidence? Are the methods (if applicable) sound?
Currency: How recently was the source published? Is the information up-to-date for your topic?
Write Your Annotations: For each of the three sources you selected, craft an annotation consisting of these parts:
Summary: In a few sentences, concisely summarize the source’s main arguments, findings, and conclusions.
Evaluation: Discuss whether you think the source does a good job of tackling the topic. Discuss any significant strengths or weaknesses.
Relevance: Explain how the source directly relates to your DL and how you plan to use it.
