Annotated Bibliography--UPDATED!

Annotated Bibliography Guidelines : 

Annotated Bibliography Guidelines Find Sources Scan Sources Evaluate Sources

Annotated Bibliography = list of sources with notes. : 

Annotated Bibliography = list of sources with notes. A bibliography is a collection of readings or sources. (annotated means “with notes”)

Annotated Bibliography : 

Annotated Bibliography Your entries will look like this: Author name. Title of Source. Publication information, especially from the TCC LRC databases. Date you accessed the source. <www.address.com>. All sources will be formatted MLA style. Underneath each source you will be including a “notes” paragraph describing the source. The more detailed your “notes” paragraph, the better. The slides that follow in these lecture notes describe the guidelines for finding the sources and writing the notes. It is especially important to use appropriate sources when doing academic research.

Purpose : 

Purpose The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to provide an opportunity and motivate (read: gently push) students to look up information about their topics.

Purpose : 

Purpose An annotated bibliography also provides a starting point when researching a topic you want to discover more about.

Starting the process : 

Starting the process Your Annotated Bibliography is the starting point for your CARP research. As you look for information, make a list of the sources you find and evaluate each one.

Starting the process : 

You may want to print out any internet sources and highlight information that you find interesting. Starting the process

Annotated Bibliography : 

Annotated Bibliography You should begin exploring the TCC LRC site in search of sources for your Annotated Bibliography / CARP. You should begin collecting sources and taking notes. You will need to find 3-5 sources for your Annotated Bibliography.

Annotated Bibliography : 

Annotated Bibliography To illustrate what to do for the Annotated Bibliography, the next few slides will present an example of a source for an Annotated Bibliography/CARP about “38 Who Saw Murder.” The sample article was found on the TCC LRC site in the Academic Search Complete database.

Jot it down!The following guidelines are good to follow for any research process: : 

Jot it down!The following guidelines are good to follow for any research process: As you explore sources, make certain to write down the following information about any sources you are considering…

Jot it down! : 

Author’s name, title, and credentials Title of the article Publication information, including: name of database newspaper/ magazine/ journal/ encyclopedia/ anthology name… Volume numbers city of publication, publisher organization connected to the source date of publication, date viewed by student, page numbers, website address Jot it down!

Jot it down! : 

Jot it down! Example source on “38 Who saw Murder” Author’s name, title, and credentials Jim Rasenberger author & journalist for The New York Times Title of the article: “Nightmare on Austin Street.” Publication information American Heritage 57.5 (2006): 65-66 TCC database: Academic Search Complete. EBSCO

Plug information in to MLA format : 

Plug information in to MLA format Format the jotted-down information MLA style by following the guidelines in your Handbook or any other credible MLA guide. See the next slide for the source formatted MLA style

Plug information in to MLA format : 

Here is the source in MLA format: Rasenberger, Jim. “Nightmare on Austin Street.” American Heritage. 57.5 (2006): 65-66. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. TCC Library, Portsmouth, VA. 12 Nov. 2008. <http://search.ebscohost.com>. Plug information in to MLA format

Slide 15: 

Once you have your sources formatted MLA style, it’s time to write your NOTES.

The Notes : 

The Notes Write 4–6 complete sentences that accomplish all/most of the following:

The Notes : 

The Notes Provide the background and credibility of the author State the main focus or purpose of the work. Briefly describe the contents.

The Notes : 

The Notes Indicate the possible audience for the work. Point to any defect, weakness, or suspected bias. (fallacy)

The Notes : 

The Notes Describe any special features of the work that were unique or helpful Mention important conclusions or observations reached by the author Evaluate the usefulness or relevance to your research topic (will you use this source? &/or why it did not meet your expectations..)

The Notes : 

The Notes A sample notes paragraph: Jim Rasenberger, an author and journalist for the New York Times, asserts that the events as described by Gansberg in “38 Who Saw Murder” could not have happened the way Gansberg described them. Rasenberger states that although 38 people may have heard or seen the initial attack, Genovese was attacked three times. The most serious attack occurred in the back foyer of her apartment building, and could have been witnessed by five or six people at most. He concludes his article by saying that if Gansberg’s account had been accurate, countless articles and books would never have been written about the incident and Americans’ apathy would not have been studied as thoroughly. He seems pleased that the initial and most famous account was flawed. Rasenberger’s article is interesting, but contains few facts and little research to support his assertions. The article is helpful as a starting point for a critical view of Gansberg’s article.

Slide 21: 

On the next slide, you will see the same paragraph color-coded by specific criteria… Background & credibility of author Possible Audience Main idea Contents Usefulness to my topic/research

The Notes : 

The Notes Jim Rasenberger, an author and journalist for the New York Times, asserts that the events as described by Gansberg in “38 Who Saw Murder” could not have happened the way Gansberg described them. Rasenberger’s assumes his audience is familiar with Gansberg’s famous and widely published article. Rasenberger states that although 38 people may have heard or seen the initial attack, Genovese was attacked three times. The most serious attack occurred in the back foyer of her apartment building, and could have been witnessed by five or six people at most. He concludes his article by saying that if Gansberg’s account had been accurate, countless articles and books would never have been written about the incident and Americans’ apathy would not have been studied as thoroughly. He seems pleased that the initial and most famous account was flawed. Rasenberger’s article is interesting, but contains few facts and little research to support his assertions. The article is helpful as a starting point for a critical view of Gansberg’s account of events. Background & credibility of author Possible Audience Main idea Contents Usefulness to my topic/research

Completed Example Annotated Bibliography entry : 

Completed Example Annotated Bibliography entry Rasenberger, Jim. “Nightmare on Austin Street.” American Heritage. 57.5 (2006): 65-66. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. TCC Library, Portsmouth, VA. 12 Nov. 2008. <http://search.ebscohost.com>. Jim Rasenberger, an author and journalist for the New York Times, asserts that the events as described by Gansberg in “38 Who Saw Murder” could not have happened the way Gansberg described them. Rasenberger states that although 38 people may have heard or seen the initial attack, Genovese was attacked three times. The most serious attack occurred in the back foyer of her apartment building, and could have been witnessed by five or six people at most. He concludes his article by saying that if Gansberg’s account had been accurate, countless articles and books would never have been written about the incident and Americans’ apathy would not have been studied as thoroughly. He seems pleased that the initial and most famous account was flawed. Rasenberger’s article is interesting, but contains few facts and little research to support his assertions. The article is helpful as a starting point for a critical view of Gansberg’s article.

Annotated Bibliography : 

Annotated Bibliography Your Mission…

Your Mission: : 

Your Mission: Locate 3-5 sources on your topic. Write an MLA Works Cited style entry for each source. (some people keep their notes on index cards—if this helps you, great!) Look for any biographical info./credentials you can find about the author and note them. Scan the source and note the content on your paper/index card. Look at a few specific passages that catch your eye—summarize them. Do you detect any bias? Is the source written for a particular audience (scholars, professionals in the field, general adult audience, educators, social workers, parents, teenagers, the poor, religious etc…)? Write your annotated bibliography from your notes.

FAQ’s – frequently asked questions : 

FAQ’s – frequently asked questions Q: Are the sources in my annotated bibliography the same as the ones in my CARP? A: That’s up to you. Your annotated bibliography is simply a sampling of sources—it’s your exploring what’s out there. You may have horrible sources for your annotated bibliography—many researchers find the bad sources first, reject them, and then ultimately find the best sources. Your annotated bibliography & your CARP may/may not have any sources in common – do not feel that just because a source is in your annotated bibliography it must also be in your CARP!

FAQ’s – frequently asked questions : 

Q: Should I turn in 3 or 5 sources? Why turn more than 3? A: About the number of sources--Bibliographies with fewer than 3 sources will automatically receive a failing grade. A bibliography with 3 sources should have well-developed notes. A 5-source bibliography may have (slightly) shorter notes. The more you give me, the more I can provide in return, so if you need help with research/MLA, your annotated bibliography will show me what you’re doing correctly and incorrectly. If you’re looking for an A or B grade, having more (and well-written) entries is what you should aspire to. (Doing the absolute bare minimum rarely results in excellence.) FAQ’s – frequently asked questions

FAQ’s – frequently asked questions : 

FAQ’s – frequently asked questions Q: Do my notes have to look like the ones in the example? A: No, not exactly. However, the sample notes are excellent--very comprehensive, well written, and perceptive—definitely “A” level work. So...if you’re looking for an “A” (exceptional, demonstrated excellence in effort and ability), your notes should look similar. That said, I don’t expect everyone’s notes to look just like the sample. I do, however, expect you to write as a college student in any college would. Bibliographies with extremely brief or missing notes will receive a failing grade.

FAQ’s – frequently asked questions : 

Q: What types of sources are you looking for? Can we use any sources we want? A: I am so glad you asked! Please review the lecture notes “Why Evaluate Sources?” and other documents from this week that discuss research. As a college-level scholar, you should expect that your professors (not just me!) require knowledge and use of relevant, scholarly sources rather than information from any website that pops up on Google or Yahoo. Your tuition dollars pay for access to huge databases filled with reviewed, scholarly sources that indicate to your professors that you know what you’re doing when you conduct research. All of these wonderful sources are right at your fingertips, accessible from your home PC! FAQ’s – frequently asked questions Even better news: The good news:

Sources : 

Sources Where can college students find reliable, scholarly sources?

Old habits… : 

Old habits… Many students do “research” by using a general search engine such as Google or Yahoo. This type of search is a habit that does not work well when doing college research.

Why not Google or Yahoo? : 

Why not Google or Yahoo? On the Internet…. No selection process: Documents do not undergo any selection process but rather are placed there at will by anyone with access to a web server.

Why not Google or Yahoo? : 

Why not Google or Yahoo? No standards: There is no overall effort, nor any rules or standards, to organize information to facilitate retrieval. Often, commercial sites or sites soliciting donations dominate search results.

Why not Google or Yahoo? : 

Why not Google or Yahoo? No validation: No one reviews sites for accuracy. The internet is filled with hoaxes, scams, parodies, and hate speech disguised as “fact.”

Sources : 

Sources General Guidelines: You MUST use TCC LRC sources: Databases Librarian approved/reviewed sources found on the TCC LRC site (note: sources means more than one)

Sources : 

Sources Scholarly sources from outside TCC are OK university studies (.edu) reports written by scholars (Master’s degree +) for scholars (any college student/graduate in scholarly field/faculty) government sources/publications (.gov) obtained from the original source are fine.

Sources : 

Sources No more than ONE non-scholarly source from outside the TCC LRC, and especially... NO WIKIPEDIA!!!

Sources – where to find them on the TCC LRC site : 

Sources – where to find them on the TCC LRC site Ask A Librarian>How do I ..? Find books & articles > Cite sources > Evaluate sources > Access from off-campus TCC Library Catalog Other libraries > WorldCat.org Databases of Articles > Title list > Subject list > Descriptions > Publication name search > QuickSearch > E-books Reference Subject Guides to Topics > Art Resources (VAC) > Controversial Topics > Government Sources > Literature > Statistics > Writing & Citations Go to: http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/ and you will see the box to the left. Learning Resources Centers

Full text databases in which you can find full-text articles from numerous sources! : 

Ask A Librarian>How do I ..? Find books & articles > Cite sources > Evaluate sources > Access from off-campus TCC Library Catalog Other libraries > WorldCat.org Databases of Articles > Title list > Subject list > Descriptions > Publication name search > QuickSearch > E-books Reference Subject Guides to Topics > Art Resources (VAC) > Controversial Topics > Government Sources > Literature > Statistics > Writing & Citations Full text databases in which you can find full-text articles from numerous sources! Academic Search CompleteEthnic NewsWatchFactiva Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education General & Reference Health Sciences Languages & Literature News & Current Issues Public Affairs & Law Science (Applied & Math) Science (Natural & Physical) Social Sciences Subject List of Databases LRC@TCC Gale Virtual Reference JSTOR Lexis-Nexis Academic Learning Resources Centers MasterFILE Premier OmniFile Full Text Select Opposing Viewpoints Favorites Select a general subject area to find a list of databases OR Choose one of the databases below in red to begin Academic Search Complete AP Images of the Associated Press ArticleFirst Cambridge University Press Conference Papers Index Consumers Index Dissertation Abstracts Online EBSCOHost Essay & General Literature Index Factiva Facts.com Facts on File Fuente Academica Issues and Controversies on File JSTOR LexisNexis Academic OmniFile Full Text Select PapersFirst ProceedingsFirst WorldCat Biography Reference Bank Encyclopaedia Britannica Gale Virtual Reference Library MasterFILE Premier Oxford English Dictionary Oxford African American Studies Center Oxford Reference Online Premium STAT-USA Wiley InterScience World Almanac World Factbook World News Digest General & Reference

Click on “Subject Guides to Topics” : 

Click on “Subject Guides to Topics” Ask A Librarian>How do I ..? Find books & articles > Cite sources > Evaluate sources > Access from off-campus TCC Library Catalog Other libraries > WorldCat.org Databases of Articles > Title list > Subject list > Descriptions > Publication name search > QuickSearch > E-books Reference Subject Guides to Topics > Art Resources (VAC) > Controversial Topics > Government Sources > Literature > Statistics > Writing & Citations Subject Guides LRC@TCC Click on any general subject area to find an abundance of reliable sources! A 100+ list of subjects/resources! Public Affairs & Law Science (Applied & Math) Sciences (Natural & Physical) Social Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education General Health Sciences Internet Guides Language & Literature News & Current Events Subject Guides LRC@TCC See the next few slides for more details on these resources… Learning Resources Centers

General Guide to Topics : 

General Guide to Topics Ask A Librarian>How do I ..? Find books & articles > Cite sources > Evaluate sources > Access from off-campus TCC Library Catalog Other libraries > WorldCat.org Databases of Articles > Title list > Subject list > Descriptions > Publication name search > QuickSearch > E-books Reference Subject Guides to Topics > Art Resources (VAC) > Controversial Topics > Government Sources > Literature > Statistics > Writing & Citations These are links to many excellent resources for current, accurate information and statistics Biography Book Reviews Careers Copyright Kids' Sites Primary Sources Public Opinion Speeches Statistics Writing & Citations General A wealth of information about writing & citing research papers. Learning Resources Centers

Internet Guides to Topics : 

Internet Guides to Topics Ask A Librarian>How do I ..? Find books & articles > Cite sources > Evaluate sources > Access from off-campus TCC Library Catalog Other libraries > WorldCat.org Databases of Articles > Title list > Subject list > Descriptions > Publication name search > QuickSearch > E-books Reference Subject Guides to Topics > Art Resources (VAC) > Controversial Topics > Government Sources > Literature > Statistics > Writing & Citations These are links to many excellent resources for current, accurate resources Best Information on the Net Environment Web Directory FirstGov.gov Google Scholar Librarians' Index to the Internet Scout Report Archives Searching the Internet* Subject Guides (ODU) Subject Guides (VCCS) Internet Guides: recommended for their research quality. * A TCC site about where to find the best online information Learning Resources Centers

Controversial Topics Subject Guide LRC@TCC : 

Controversial Topics Subject Guide LRC@TCC Ask A Librarian>How do I ..? Find books & articles > Cite sources > Evaluate sources > Access from off-campus TCC Library Catalog Other libraries > WorldCat.org Databases of Articles > Title list > Subject list > Descriptions > Publication name search > QuickSearch > E-books Reference Subject Guides to Topics > Art Resources (VAC) > Controversial Topics > Government Sources > Literature > Statistics > Writing & Citations Periodical and Newspaper articles Congressional Digest Each issue is devoted to one topic with pro/con opinions from congressional members. (VB, PO, CH campuses) Indexed: Academic Search Complete and an annual cumulative index in the December issue. CQ Researcher Each issue focuses on a specific topic presenting alternative views and a bibliography. Indexed: Academic Search Complete and an annual cumulative index in the bound volume. This title is also available on our shelves. Issues and Controversies on File Articles provide the history or development of an issue, a current overview, varying opinions, a prediction of future developments, and a short bibliography. Self-indexed. Annual cumulative index in bound volume (VB Campus). This title is also available on our shelves. Opposing Viewpoints Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Examples: Adoption, America's prisons, Censorship, Death penalty, Euthanasia. Great resources for many topics! Learning Resources Centers Keep scrolling on the Controversial Topics page for many more resources!

Government Sources Guide LRC@TCC : 

Government Sources Guide LRC@TCC Ask A Librarian>How do I ..? Find books & articles > Cite sources > Evaluate sources > Access from off-campus TCC Library Catalog Other libraries > WorldCat.org Databases of Articles > Title list > Subject list > Descriptions > Publication name search > QuickSearch > E-books Reference Subject Guides to Topics > Art Resources (VAC) > Controversial Topics > Government Sources > Literature > Statistics > Writing & Citations Library Resources(r): LexisNexis Congressional Full text congressional reports, track bills, laws, federal register, etc. Government Resources from the member libraries of VIVA. Subject guides for Law and Statistics. Quick Search: Government Resources index to federal, international, state, maps, and data services information. (Northwestern University) Find your state and federal representatives at congress.org Keep scrolling down on the “Government Sources” page for links to many helpful government resources Learning Resources Centers

Final Notes… : 

Final Notes… Your Handbook (Chapter 34) contains MLA style documentation. You may also explore the TCC-LRC website for MLA help. http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/guides/research.htm Free, friendly, & candid advice: Want to irritate your future professors? Complain that you cannot find any sources on your topic. Want to impress your future professors? Mention enthusiastically how you have so many ideas and sources from your research that you’re trying to decide which angle to take on the topic.

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