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SOCI 321 Environmental Sociology  

Written Assignment Two: Annotated Bibliography (Due Week 5)

In this assignment, you will construct an annotated bibliography that provides a summary of your research articles. Please note that there are TWO PARTS to this assignment.  Be sure to read the directions for Submitting the Assignment.

Part One: Construct a 2 – 3 page annotated bibliography that provides a summary of 3 research articles you may use in your final paper and their APA formatted references.

The Reference:

Ø  Single-spaced, 1″ margins, Arial or Times New Roman 11 point font.

Ø  Follows APA formatting guidelines for references

Ø  Sources from peer-reviewed journals[m1] 

The Annotation:

Ø  Single-spaced[m2] , 1″ margins, Arial or Times New Roman 11 point font.

Ø  A 150 – 200 word paragraph that explains:

Ø  What are the authors’ main research findings?

Ø  What are the strengths and weaknesses of this source?

Ø  How will this information enhance/strengthen your critical analysis?

Ø  Please note that spelling, grammar and proper format [m3] are included as a gradable category in the grading rubric.

Part Two: Construct a 1 – 2 page annotated bibliography that provides a summary of 3 research sources you may use in your final paper and their APA formatted references.

The Reference:

Ø  Single-spaced, 1″ margins, Arial or Times New Roman 11 point font.

Ø  Follows APA formatting guidelines for references

The Annotation:

Ø  Single-spaced[m5] , 1″ margins, Arial or Times New Roman 11 point font.

Ø  A 150 – 200 word paragraph that explains:

Ø  What are the authors’ main research findings?

Ø  What are the strengths and weaknesses of this source?

Ø  How will this information enhance/strengthen your critical analysis?

Ø  Please note that “spelling, grammar and proper formatting” [m6] is included as a gradable category in the grading rubric.

Submitting the Assignment

Ø  Include both parts in a single document that is saved as .doc or .rtf file in this format: lastname_SOCI321_WA2.

Ø  NOTE:  In this course, all of your written assignments will be submitted to Turnitin.com for review. Assignments that are not submitted properly to Turnitin.com will receive a score of zero.

Ø  Please email me (your instructor) if you have any questions or concerns as you are writing this paper.  Email early so I have plenty of time to help you work it all out!


 [m1]Use our virtual library to find appropriate journals for this assignment.

 [m2]Include a space between your reference and your annotation.

 [m3]Use spell/grammar check and follow directions carefully!

 [m4]All sources should be appropriate for a scholarly research paper.  No Wikipedia, no About.com, no advertisement sites.

 [m5]Include a space between your reference and your annotation.

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