IMPORTANT 

Make sure to carefully read and follow the instructions while completing the tasks. Once you have finished activities 14.2, 14.3, and 14.4, move on to the next Module. 

Now, let's get started! Using the following template, share your tasks, taking into account the order of the different sections detailed chronologically.

Create an Annotation

With these guidelines and information in mind, you can create an annotation. First, write a summary of typically no more than one or two sentences. Include the name of the author of the work, when and where it was written, and a general description of the content. Here, you will need to paraphrase or explain the essential information of the text in your own words. The rest of the annotation is an analysis of the source and a reflection on how you will use it. The evaluation assesses the source’s quality and relevance to your topic. Although you often complete an annotated bibliography at the culmination of a work, the analytic nature of the annotated bibliography means that working on it as part of the prewriting process can help you shape your ideas, learn more about your topic, write a thesis, and determine which sources to use while formulating your argument.

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Instructions:

• Read the questions carefully. Make sure you understand what the question is asking.

• Gather your thoughts. What do you know about the topic of the question? What are your thoughts and opinions on the matter?

• Write a brief outline of your response. This will help you to organize your thoughts and make sure you cover all of the important points.

• Write your response. Be sure to answer the question directly and provide evidence to support your claims. 

• Proofread your response. Make sure there are no errors in grammar or spelling.

• Be open to feedback. Ask your classmates for feedback on your responses. This will help you to improve your writing skills and learn from your mistakes.

Here are some additional tips for answering discussion questions:

• Be clear and concise. Your response should be easy to understand and follow.

• Use evidence to support your claims. This could include quotes from the text, statistics, or your own personal experiences.

• Be respectful of other people's opinions. Even if you disagree with someone, you can still be respectful of their point of view.

Questions

1. Why does Lily Tran evaluate the credibility of the authors in the annotations? How does this practice help the research?
2. Which of Tran’s sources will likely increase knowledge of the subject matter she is researching? Why is this increased knowledge an important step in forming an argumentative research project?
3. How can Tran use these sources to refine her own opinion?
4. How might Tran use the source from Agricultural and Resource Economics Review to find more recent data?

Summary of Assignment: Annotated Bibliography

For this assignment, you will create an annotated bibliography based on your research for one of the writing assignments in this course, preferably Writing Process: Integrating Research. After collecting and choosing sources, you will write citations using MLA Documentation and Format and compose a one- or two-paragraph annotation for each source. Remember, the purpose of the annotation is to provide

•  A brief summary that allows readers to understand the background of the source and its basic claims.

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