4.1 - Crafting an Annotated Bibliography
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Practice Questions
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What are the three components of an annotation?
💡 Hint: Think of the acronym C-S-E.
What is the purpose of a synthesis note?
💡 Hint: Consider how you connect your sources.
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What is included in an effective annotated bibliography?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes an annotation comprehensive.
True or False: An annotated bibliography only needs a summary of each source.
💡 Hint: Recall the components we discussed.
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Consider you have three sources that present conflicting views on a historical event. Develop an annotated bibliography entry for each, ensuring to highlight the differences in perspectives and methodologies.
💡 Hint: Identify the core argument of each source and how their viewpoints differ.
Write a synthesis note that connects two unrelated sources discussing democracy: one ancient and one modern. How do they relate to your argument about the evolution of democratic principles?
💡 Hint: Focus on the common themes of governance and citizen participation.
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