Something that bugs me is …. Something I feel our society doesn’t do enough is …. Something I feel our society does too much of is …. Something that concerns me that I believe more people should be aware of is …. A program I’d like to see expanded/develop. locally is ….
Annotated Bibliography Tips: Finding Worthwhile, Credible Sources 1.Background information about the problem 2.Background information about previous or alternative solutions 3.Information about at least two opposing or altemative perspectives 4.Information about another place’s success in implementing your plan (or a similar one) 5.0ne or more sources validating other sources 6.0ne or more sources validating researchers’ credentials 7.0ne or more sources providing data pertinent to your proposal
Annotating Checklist 1. What issue is the work focusing on, and what is the writer’s thesis or main idea? 2. What is the writer’s stance on this issue? 3. What is the writer’s purpose or reason for writing? 4. What kind of audience is the writer addressing? How might this audience influence the writer’s content and approach? 5. Does the argument appear in a popular periodical or scholarly journal? What other source features might undercut or enhance this piece’s credibility? 6. Does the writer seem to assume readers will a ree with the article’s osition?