SOCI 321 Environmental Sociology
Written Assignment Two: Annotated Bibliography (Due Week 5)
In this assignment, you will construct an annotated bibliography that provides a summary of your research articles. Please note that there are TWO PARTS to this assignment. Be sure to read the directions for Submitting the Assignment.
Part One: Construct a 2 – 3 page annotated bibliography that provides a summary of 3 research articles you may use in your final paper and their APA formatted references.
The Reference:
Ø Single-spaced, 1″ margins, Arial or Times New Roman 11 point font.
Ø Follows APA formatting guidelines for references
The Annotation:
Ø A 150 – 200 word paragraph that explains:
Ø What are the authors’ main research findings?
Ø What are the strengths and weaknesses of this source?
Ø How will this information enhance/strengthen your critical analysis?
Ø Please note that spelling, grammar and proper format [m3] are included as a gradable category in the grading rubric.
Part Two: Construct a 1 – 2 page annotated bibliography that provides a summary of 3 research sources you may use in your final paper and their APA formatted references.
The Reference:
Ø Single-spaced, 1″ margins, Arial or Times New Roman 11 point font.
Ø Follows APA formatting guidelines for references
The Annotation:
Ø A 150 – 200 word paragraph that explains:
Ø What are the authors’ main research findings?
Ø What are the strengths and weaknesses of this source?
Ø How will this information enhance/strengthen your critical analysis?
Ø Please note that “spelling, grammar and proper formatting” [m6] is included as a gradable category in the grading rubric.
Submitting the Assignment
Ø Include both parts in a single document that is saved as .doc or .rtf file in this format: lastname_SOCI321_WA2.
Ø NOTE: In this course, all of your written assignments will be submitted to Turnitin.com for review. Assignments that are not submitted properly to Turnitin.com will receive a score of zero.
Ø Please email me (your instructor) if you have any questions or concerns as you are writing this paper. Email early so I have plenty of time to help you work it all out!
[m1]Use our virtual library to find appropriate journals for this assignment.
[m2]Include a space between your reference and your annotation.
[m4]All sources should be appropriate for a scholarly research paper. No Wikipedia, no About.com, no advertisement sites.
[m5]Include a space between your reference and your annotation.
