Create an annotated bibliography of four sources for your research project.
Length: Four citations, each with an annotation of approximately 150 words Four sources related to your research question, including at least two from scholarly journal articles. All four sources should be high-quality sources that you can use in your research project. Sources will be given, but you can add more.
Identify valid and reliable sources that can be used in the composition of a research essay (Course outcome 4)
Explain the nature of selected sources and their relevance of sources to the research essay (Course outcome 4)
I have a 10 page draft. The paper needs to be on the topic of Catharism. So far I have created an annotated bibliography with sources for the paper, and also have a portion of the Introduction written. I am attaching the prompt and requirements. It is relatively vague, but the professor put an emphasis on the paper having a thesis that can be argued. You will be able to see in my uploaded work the angle I am going for.
CONCEPT PAPER: LITERATURE REVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Question Description: CONCEPT PAPER: LITERATURE REVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
You will write a 14–16-page literature review in current Turabian format, based on the literature
included in your annotated bibliography, that explores existing literature related to your proposed
research topic, identifying the central insights, themes, and/or gaps that support your research
proposal.
INSTRUCTIONS
Items to include are outlined as follows:
The literature review should be 14-16 pages in length.
The literature review should be written in current Turabian format.
The literature review should cite at least 30 sources (these should be the same included in
the annotated bibliography assignment, though it is acceptable to include more sources
than were included in that assignment).
The literature review should:
o Explore common themes, assumptions, or approaches in the sources you cover;
o Assess common weaknesses or limitations in the sources you cover;
o Identify implications of your Literature Assessment for your future research.
Are there common sources you see cited across this literature that seem to be highly
influential and worth your attention?
Are there common conclusions in this literature about future research that might be
warranted?
Are there common errors or oversights that may need to be corrected?
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Annotated Bibliography Assignment (From Given Text)
Text: Partridge, Christopher. Introduction to World Religions. Second Edition: 2013
Annotated Bibliography – a definition
“A list of sources that gives the publication information and a short description – or annotation – for each source. Each annotation is generally three to seven sentences long. In some bibliographies, the annotation merely describes the content and scope of the source; in others, the annotation also evaluates the source’s reliability, currency, and relevance to a researcher’s purpose.”
1. Formulate a research question from one of the topics in the text: e.g. Purification rituals in Judaism; the role assigned to gender in Hindu Home Worship.
2. Research and read 1 general introductory source and 5 recent (post 1900) articles and address, in some way, your question. Be sure that they are Religion and Culture discussions.
3. Prepare an MLA style Annotated Bibliography: cite each article, alphabetically – given a correct MLA citation for each and add to each citation a brief summary of the content and scope of the source as well as how it relates to the other sources and finally, its relevance to your question.
Instructions: Please carefully read the following assignment details in its entirety. There are many components to this particular assignment, and each component is graded.
This essay should be between 900 and 1000 words, excluding the required annotated bibliography.
First, you will choose a public debate that has at least two opposing sides (please do not reuse your Toulmin essay topic). As before, you need to research that topic in order to narrow the topic’s scope, so it can be easily discussed in 1000 word essay.
Note: Consider your audience as laymen in the field who have only general knowledge of your topic.
This essay must include a minimum of five sources. Threeshould be peer-reviewed sources, preferably from the APUS databases. From the library welcome page, click on Advanced Search at the bottom of the page and then check the “peer reviewed” sources box filter.
The following should clarify the term “peer-reviewed”: http://youtu.be/rOCQZ7QnoN0. You may use eBooks; however, as discussed in your textbook, books generally are not as current as peer-reviewed articles. You may also use primary sources (interviews, statistics, etc); however, these primary sources should be obtained from experts within that field. If you cannot find strong sources for your chosen topic, then change your topic. If you have a question about the validity of a source, please contact a librarian:librarian@apus.edu
Make sure to include the following sections in your essay:
an introduction and claim,
background,
body,
and a conclusion.
Make sure your essay includes the following:
The background for your chosen topic,
A discussion of both sides of the debate, including core values or warrants underlying their arguments
Your common ground (Rogerian) solution/claim
An explanation of how that common ground claim can resolve the core issue for both sides.
After you have written your essay, please make sure to revise the content of your essay. Lastly, be sure to edit your essay by checking grammar, format, and smaller technical details. Please make sure your essay is written in third person.
Clark’s textbook identifies the major steps to developing a well-researched and well-written argumentative essay. It is older, but still contains much useful material on process. Professional essays are included in the text as models. It will help me mostly with writing and organization, since internet research has changed since 1998.
