1. Annotated Bibliography

2. Research Process: First Steps
Open Create a Google Doc/365 AND Noodle Tools
Using your notes begin researching information to answer the research questions/support your claims
For an argumentative essay you must determine your position related to the question. Do I agree or disagree with the question? PICK ONLY ONE SIDE.
For an expository/information essay remember your purpose is to inform your audience about the topic (refer to your prompt)
Finally, add an annotation in Noodle Tools. See Steps #1, #2, and #3 for directions on how to annotate.

3. STEP #1: read the article & summarize the article in your own words- formal diction
Remember to summarize you must first read.
Here are some tips to summarize.
One key idea was
This is important because
Another key idea
This matters because

4. STEP #2: How do you know the article in credible
STEP #2: How do you know the article in credible??? CRAAP Test it that’s how!!!
Review your article using the CRAAP TEST
In your response use the language of the Rubric to depict how you know the article is credible
Do not write in 1st or 2nd Person P.O.V.

5. STEP #3: An explanation of how this text can be used in your paper
What specific information in the article will help support your position?

6. Now, you may begin! Refer to the example handout
Start your RESEARCH
Open Cobb Digital Library. Login= student number. Password = read
Use the DATABASES ONLY. Good options are Galileo Advanced, Opposing Viewpoints, and Destiny Catalog (click on WebPath Express)
Use various search terms to find an article that supports YOUR POSITION. Do NOT type in the entire question into the database. You will not find any articles this way!
READ the article
CITE the article in Noodle Tools
Begin writing your annotations. APA format!!!
Remember make your 3 points (summary, credibility, support/prove primary claim/thesis statement