Essay #1

Eng 102

Annotated Bibliography Directions: Choose a topic. For this assignment, research and select five articles about your topic. Only one source may be from an internet search engine. Each annotation must summarize, assess, and reflect on the source and its usefulness to your argument by answering the guided questions posed in class. The source must be documented in MLA formatting followed by three paragraphs written for each source. Evidence of each stage of the writing process must be submitted: prewrite, plan, rough draft, proofread (peer review), and publishing (final copy). MLA format must be followed. Grammar and mechanics will also be graded for accuracy. Particular attention will be given to topics already covered in class.
Writing process; MLA format A 20 pts. All parts are submitted. Final copy follows MLA format. A 30 pts. Annotations B 17 pts. 1 component is missing from writing process or MLA format. B 26 pts. 1 characteristic is weak or missing 3-4 errors in grammar and mechanics C 15 pts. 2 components are missing from writing process or MLA format. C 23 pts. 2 characteristics are weak or missing 5-6 errors in grammar and mechanics D 13 pts. 3 components are missing from writing process or MLA format. D 20pts. 3 characteristics are weak or missing 7-8 errors in grammar and mechanics 100 Points Total F 11 pts. 4 or more components are missing from writing process or MLA format. F 17 pts. 4 characteristics are weak or missing 9 or more errors in grammar and mechanics

All characteristics apparent

less than 2 errors in grammar or mechanics

Grammar & Mechanics

EARNED:

Topics: Work & mental health (see pgs 289 291) Rumors (see pgs 340 343) The pursuit of happiness (see pgs 408 410) Green technologies (see pgs 478 481) Obedience to authority (see pgs 619 621)