PT.1

Annotated Bibliography Guidelines and Rubric

Assignment

For the Final Research Essay, you will analyze A Doll House using a common theme such as marriage, death, conflict, male/female relationships, reality vs. illusion, freedom/oppression, or justice. The use of three secondary sources is required. For this assignment, write an annotated bibliography for the three secondary sources you will use in the research essay, as well as the primary source. Go to the library databases and find three secondary sources on the topic you are analyzing. Provide an MLA style citation for each source. Under that, write an annotation with the following elements:

• A summary statement of the source, followed by an in-text, parenthetical citation (author’s name).
• A statement that explains how the source will be useful in your analysis.
• A statement about why your reader should trust that this is an academically credible source.

For the primary source, the annotation would simply be: “This is the primary source for the paper.” (author’s name)

All annotations should be listed in alphabetical order according to the author’s last names.

A sample annotated bibliography with two sources follows this page.

Lists three valid, academic secondary sources that pertain to the topic and analysis. Sources derived from library databases. Primary source listed in alphabetical order.

Fully developed summaries and descriptions of sources that offer insight into what the source is about and how it fits into research.

Quotes and sources are properly formatted and cited. The document contains all of the following MLA formatting details: alphabetical order by author, double-spacing, headers with page numbers, hanging indents, correct works cited.

Perfectly polished and clear writing observing correct grammar, effective clear style (concise and formal, use of third person only), with no typos.

PT 2

Essay Four Guidelines

Assignment

Choose a common theme such as marriage, death, conflict, male/female relationships, reality vs. illusion, freedom/oppression, or justice, and use that theme to analyze the topic using A Doll’s House with a debatable, analytical thesis statement with key points. Additional options for topics are available below. Locate at least three academically valid sources to support the main points in your essay. This essay must be formatted using MLA Style and contain a Works Cited page. The expected length is approximately five to seven pages.

Remember, your analysis also needs to include the following elements:

• An introduction with thesis statement; a body of points explored; and a conclusion.
• Close reading of passages from the play to support your analysis.
• Three secondary sources to further reinforce your points.
• Development and organization of analysis within 5-7 pages.
• Clear grammar and style.
• Adherence to MLA format.
• A Works Cited page, not your annotated bibliography.

Fully-developed points analyzing play presented. Points fully developed. Good use of quotes and close reading toward analysis with follow-through on demonstrating thesis. Includes excellent secondary sources (at least 3) into discussion effectively. Meets page requirement.

Contains an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Points follow a clear progression and flow in distinct body paragraphs. Points logically lead into each other. Strong use of transitions.

Quotes and sources are properly formatted and cited. The document contains all of the following MLA formatting details: double-spacing, headers with page numbers, paragraph indents, correctly cited and formatted works cited page.

Perfectly polished and clear writing observing correct grammar, effective and clear style (concise and formal, use of third person only), with no typo