For Monday, November 9th

At the end of class, I mentioned that I wanted you to compose one works cited entry with an annotation. I've set up a dropbox on D2L for you to turn in this assignment. Here are the guidelines:

-Compose this in a Word document

-Heading (Name, Class, Date) should be in the upper left hand corner

-Title this assignment, Annotated Bibliography, and center justify it

-12 point, Times New Roman font

-Double Spaced, with 0 pt between paragraphs

-One works cited entry in proper MLA format (please refer to Rules for Writers)

Annotation

-3-5 sentences that summarize IN YOUR OWN WORDS what information is included in the article, book, website, etc.

-3-5 sentences that evaluate the material. Here you will be determining whether or not you'll use this source for your paper.

NOTE: The source you use for this exercise does not necessarily have to be included as a source for your final paper. This assignment will help you get a feel for composing an annotated works cited and help choose/eliminate sources during your research process.

I-Search Paper

For more guidelines and information on the I-Search paper click the following link:

I-Search

The following link will help you navigate the school's library site. It's the address that Justine gave us in class.

MSU Library

Today I picked up the handouts the library offers to help assist you with research. I'll pass them out on Monday. They cover the major databases to which the school subscribes and provides space to take notes while researching.

Due dates established during Monday's class:

Monday, November 16th--Rough Drafts of the I-Search paper are due via D2L (We'll go over the assignment sheet on the 9th)

Monday, November 23rd--Annotated Bibliographies due (Conference Week to discuss rough drafts)

Monday, November 30th--Final Drafts of the I-Search paper are due

Monday, December 7th--Our final is scheduled for 6:00pm in AH 203. I'll be there, but attendance is not required. If you want your final paper and grade, stop in.