Topic Proposal, Annotated Bibliography (of at least 3 Sources),
and Comparative Analysis of Source Positions
WR 122 Handout - Prof. C. Agatucci - Winter 20081. Topic Proposal: In two or more clearly written paragraphs using complete well-formed sentences:
(a) Introduce your chosen topic issue (on which you plan to write your Argument Essay using at least 3 sources) for an intelligent but perhaps uninformed WR 123 audience, and demonstrate that it is "arguable" by briefly summarizing two (or more) compelling opposing positions or alternative viewpoints currently taken on this issue;
(b) briefly explain why you have chosen this topic (e.g. why it interests you), stating any initial opinion/s you've already formed on this issue, and affirming that your willingness to investigate and consider fairly opposing/multiple positions on this issue with an open mind;
(c) identify the focused thesis/case claim that you plan to argue and the projected "aim/s"-- to convince, to persuade, to mediate--that you hope to achieve in your planned argument essay within the scope of 1200-1500 words (or 5-6 wordprocessed double-spaced pages, including a separate Works Cited page);.
(d) comment on your success, thus far, in quickly locating three (or more) relevant, authoritative sources, at least one of which represents a significantly opposing or alternative viewpoint, on your chosen topic issue to demonstrate that you have good reason to expect that you can complete the requirements of this assignment within the time allotted.2. Annotated Bibliography: Provide correct and complete MLA-style bibliographical entries and annotations on at least 3 sources, found and reviewed so far, relevant to your chosen topic issue. Format your Annotated Bibliography following examples provided in our AofA textbook on pp. 120-121 and 186-187.
(a) MLA-Style Bibliographical Entries: AofA Ch. 6 "Creating Works-Cited and Reference Lists" (126-132) offers directions and models for creating MLA-style bibliographical entries for many different types of sources. (CAUTION: AofA provides examples of both MLA and APA style, BUT please follow MLA style examples!!!) You are very likely to have some questions about how to format some of your sources in correct MLA style: please consult with Cora on any sources that you don't know how to cite in MLA style.
(b) Annotations: Write a one-paragraph content summary on each of your three (+) sources using complete well-formed sentences and other directions given for the Formal Academic Summary that you have already written for this class. Again, please follow example Annotated Bibliography entries provided in our AofA textbook on pp. 120-121 and 186-187.3. Comparative Analysis of Source Positions: Analyze the positions taken on your topic issue or significant subpoints by the sources included in your Annotated Bibliography, and respond to the following questions (can be written out in paragraph, outline, chart, and/or list form):
a. On what points do your sources seem to agree?
b. On what points do your sources seem to disagree?
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Topic
Proposal, Annotated
Bibliography,
Comparative
Analysis
of
Source
Positions,
and
Projected
Aim of
Argument
Essay
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