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Task 1: Annotated Bibliography The first stages of the research writing process

    Task 1: Annotated Bibliography
    The first stages of the research
    writing process involve topic selection, formulation of a research question,
    preliminary research, and the development of a working thesis statement. Now
    you will begin identifying and evaluating sources to determine how effectively
    they can support your argument. If needed, the “Topic Ideas” web link below can
    be used for selecting your research topic.
    For this task, you will create an annotated bibliography by finding 8-10
    sources for your research paper, listing the sources in APA-formatted
    references, and providing an annotation for each source. Each annotation should
    offer a summary of the source, an evaluation of its author’s or publisher’s
    credibility, and an assessment of its relevance to your topic.
    REQUIREMENTS
    Your submission must be your
    original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no
    more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or
    closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality
    report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.
    You must use the rubric to direct
    the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will
    be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more
    than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to
    relevant portions of the course.
    Note: When using sources to support
    ideas and elements in an assessment, the submission MUST include APA formatted
    in-text citations with a corresponding reference list for any direct quotes or
    paraphrasing. It is not necessary to list sources that were consulted if they
    have not been quoted or paraphrased in the text of the assessment.
    A. Compose an appropriate, arguable thesis statement
    that previews two to four main points and
    that you plan to use in your research paper.
    B. Create an annotated bibliography of eight to ten appropriate,
    credible sources that you plan to use in your research paper.
    Note: You may use the attached “Annotated Bibliography
    Template” to complete your annotated bibliography, but use of the attached
    template is not required.
    1. Provide a full, APA-formatted reference citation
    for the 8–10 sources.
    2. Provide an annotation (suggested length of 150
    words) for each of the 8–10 sources by doing the
    following:
    a. Summarize the information presented in the source.
    b. Analyze the credibility of the author of the source
    or of the publication (e.g. journal, publisher, or website), if no author is
    present.
    c. Analyze the relevance of the source to your chosen
    research topic.
    3. Write each annotation in your own
    words, without the excessive use of direct quotation or extensive paraphrasing,
    for the 8–10 sources from part B.
    C. Demonstrate professional communication in the
    content and presentation of your submission.
    Task 2: Argumentative Research Paper
    Writing a research paper gives you
    an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest, research that topic, and
    organize your research findings in writing for an academic audience.
    Through your preparation work, you
    have established an argumentative thesis statement and have planned a clear
    organization of your main points. Your research is complete, and the details
    are integrated into your writing plan. You have pulled it all together in a
    draft and have revised the paper’s organization, ideas, and words.
    In this task, you will write the
    final draft of your argumentative research paper. You may use the sources and
    thesis from Task 1, but it is not required. Aim for a polished, error-free
    submission. The writing tone for your research paper should be formal and
    appropriate for academic writing. The information in the paper should be based
    on credible source material. If needed, the “Topic Ideas” web link below can be
    used for selecting your paper topic.
    The paper must follow APA
    documentation guidelines and must include an APA-formatted reference list, not
    your annotated bibliography from Task 1. Any sources that you cite in the paper
    must be included in the reference list, and any source in the reference list
    must also be cited within your paper. Please see “Appendix B: APA Format” from
    the learning resource, found in the web links section below, for additional directions
    on creating an APA-formatted reference list.
    Note: An abstract is not required
    for this task, but including a title page is recommended.
    REQUIREMENTS
    Your submission must be your
    original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no
    more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or
    closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality
    report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.
    You must use the rubric to direct
    the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will
    be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more
    than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to
    relevant portions of the course.
    Note: When using sources to support
    ideas and elements in an assessment, the submission MUST include APA formatted
    in-text citations with a corresponding reference list for any direct quotes or
    paraphrasing. It is not necessary to list sources that were consulted if they
    have not been quoted or paraphrased in the text of the assessment.
    A. Write an original and
    cohesive argumentative research paper (suggested length of 8–10 pages).
    1. Provide an effective introduction.
    2. Provide an appropriate thesis statement that
    previews two to four main points.
    3. Develop each of the previewed
    main points in effective paragraphs with support from a variety of sources.
    4. Provide an effective conclusion.
    B. Incorporate seven academically
    credible sources in your paper.
    Note: More than seven sources may be used but are not
    required.
    C. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text
    citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or
    summarized.
    Note: Refer to Appendix B, linked below, for assistance with
    referencing guidelines.
    D. Demonstrate professional communication in the
    content and presentation of your submission.

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