ENG 101 – Bolton

Essay Assignment 3: Annotated Bibliography

This assignment accompanies your research paper assignment (Essay 4), so make sure you understand

those requirements. Follow these guidelines when constructing your essay:

Locate the five sources required for your research paper (excluding ―jumping off‖ article/text).

As a reminder, this includes the following:

o One book (printed, published, physical—not an e-book)

o One e-book (from library database)

o Two articles (from library database)

o One Film-on-Demand (from library database)

Note: If you can’t find a Film-on-Demand, come see me and I’ll give you an

alternate option—but you must let me know in advance!

These must be the same five sources you use in your research paper—once you complete this

assignment, you cannot switch sources!

Include an introduction that explains your research paper’s topic and why it’s relevant (see

example on pg. 116 of your Norton textbook)

Include a Works Cited entry for each source (make sure they are correct MLA format and

alphabetized)

Under each Works Cited entry, include the following:

o A paragraph that summarizes the book/article

o A paragraph that evaluates the book/article (i.e. why is it credible, trustworthy, etc.?)

o A paragraph that explains how the source will be used in your essay (i.e. what point of

yours will it support? Will it be part of the counterargument instead? How will you

incorporate it adequately?)

See the example on pg. 118-119 of your Norton textbook.

Cite/quote from each source when discussing it (can be in summary, evaluation, or ―how you’ll

use‖ paragraph—choice is yours as long as there’s one direct quote from each source)

Important Dates and Requirements

Draft Due to TurnitIn for PeerMark: N/A (no PeerMark for this essay!)

Peer Review Must be Completed By: N/A (no PeerMark)

Paper Due to Instructor: (MW) July 18; (TR) July 19 (by 5:00 p.m.)

Length: 1200-2000 words*

Outside Sources Required: Five—see “Research Component” section for details*

Submission Methods: Hard copy (to me), electronic copy to TurnitIn

* Essays that are too short, too long, or don’t meet the source requirements will receive half credit.

Note: You will also be required to turn in additional work that you complete as part of the writing

process—see second page for details.

Student Name: _________________________

Essay 3: Annotated Bibliography (100 points)

Scale: 12.5 = perfect/excellent, 10 = good, 7.5 = fair, 0 = poor or missing

12.5 10 7.5 0

Introduction clearly explains purpose of research paper and its relevance

today

Summary of each source is objective, thorough, and adequate

Evaluation of each source is logical, well-explained, and adequate/effective

Explanation of how source will be used in essay is logical, appropriate, well-

explained, and effective

In-text citations are formatted correctly, properly framed, and used effectively

Essay is well-organized; transitions effectively enhance essay’s ―flow‖ by

guiding reader

Vocabulary, language use, and word choices are correct and appropriate

Note: You should avoid second-person (“you,” “your,” “you’re”)!

Grammar, spelling, and mechanics demonstrate correct use of Standard

Edited American English

In addition to the rubric categories above,you will also lose one point for each MLA format error in

the entries themselves. This means if a comma is missing, a space is missing, quotation marks are

missing/incorrect, you lose one point for each of those errors—you can end up with a poor grade very

quickly on MLA format alone, so I suggest you take your time to ensure accuracy!

* Please consult your essay for details; if you do not understand a comment I made, please don’t

hesitate to come see me during office hours to discuss your essay.

Note: If your total ends in .5, it will be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

Subtotal: _____/100

MLA Format Errors: - _____

Grade: _____/100

Checklist:

□ Copy of this rubric (print and turn in)

□ Two discussion posts with Amy Harris (on D2L)

o #1 – complete by Friday, June 29 at 11:59

p.m.

o #2 – complete by Friday, July 13 at 11:59

p.m.

(Remember, it’s -20 off this essay for each post you

don’t complete!)

Don’t forget to submit your final essay to

Turnitin.com as well!