An annotated bibliography is a useful first step in
writing a research paper -- and on its own, allows you to become familiar with a
problem utilizing a range of materials and reflecting a spectrum of viewpoints.
The annotated bibliography for CC2.2 should
consist of at least 10 entries, of which at least 3 must be monographs and 3
scholarly articles. The Brooklyn College librarians can assist you in
determining whether the materials you are choosing meet those guidelines.
Each entry should be accompanied by a description of a few sentences identifying
the item and assessing its usefulness. DO NOT COPY (ie, plagiarize) the
abstracts or summaries available online describing your source; compose your
own.
The project proposal (about 1 page) is consists of a statement of the problem that interests you and an initial
bibliography (without annotations). It should be submitted via the DDB on
the stated date.
The completed bibliography (from 3 to 7 pages) will
consist of an expanded statement of the problem and all bibliography items
(properly cited according to a standard style manual) with annotations. It
is due on the date stated in the Schedule of classes and assignments.
Submit it via the Digital Dropbox.
These online resources may be of help:
Models of
bibliographical citations (Bedford/St.Martin's Press) according to the
Chicago Manual of Style
A guide to the compilation of an
annotated bibliography (Cornell University)
Grading:
The grade is based on:
- your statement of the problem;
- your choice of bibliographical entries;
- the technical competence of the bibliographical
citations;
- the effectiveness of your annotations.
Format:
- normal font (11 or 12 point)
- double-spaced
- 1-inch margins
- page numbers (upper right, bottom center are good)
- footnotes not necessary
All work should be original -- go to the statement on
Academic
Honesty
