English 135

Annotated Bibliography

Jeffery Champion

English 135

DeVry University

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Content: Five sources. First sentence of the paragraph introduces the source and the author (his/her credibility). The rest of the paragraph summarizes the source with author's/authors' main points along with ideas that are relevant to the student's research. 3 points per paragraph and 5 sources/paragraphs =15 points.Second paragraph indicates the connection of the summary source to the student's research. 3 points per paragraph and 5 sources/paragraphs= 15 points | 30 | 20 | The summaries do not immediately introduce the author and his or her credibility. Second paragraphs do not always appear in the summaries. |

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Ideas: The paragraph is in the student’s own words and accurate to each source. Language is effective and precise. Vocabulary is specific and accurate and appropriate for college level writing. 3 points per paragraph and 5 sources = 15 pointsAssignment is submitted to Turnitin.com | 15 | 10 | Summaries are not always in the student’s own words. Too much information is taken directly from outside sources without attribution. |

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APA formatting: Title page correctly formatted, sources are alphabetized, citations follow APA formatting. 5 points for each citation=25 points. 5 points for formatting of title page | 30 | 25 | Citations are not always in correct APA format. |

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Mechanics: The paper has been carefully edited for spelling errors, grammar, and punctuation. | 25 | 25 | |

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TOTAL: | 100 | 80 | |

Animal-rights movement. (2011). Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition, 1.<This citation is not in correct APA format.)

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