Q The first step is to compile at least six credible sources (Links to an external site.) that help you discuss, address, analyze, examine, and explain the thesis statement (Links to an external site.) present in your Final Presentation. These sources should help you prove your thesis statement and discuss the work you have chosen to be the focus on your Final Presentation. Once you compile these six (or more) credible sources (Links to an external site.), you will complete an annotated bibliography - using the template above. If you follow the template for all six sources, you should do well on this assignment. Did you read Module 3: Overview? Did you read the instructions for the Final Presentation? The template for this assignment is below. If you use the template, you should complete this assignment correctly. Annotated Bibliography Template Name: [Insert your name here.] Thesis Statement: [Insert the thesis statement that will eventually appear in your Final Presentation. All of the sources below should help you explain, defend, support, and develop this thesis statement. As stated in the instructions for the Final Presentation, a basic thesis statement could look like: [X Problem] is a troublesome problem in Houston that can be solved (or improved) by [Solution 1], [Solution 2], [Solution 3], and [Solution 4]. Every solution you will discuss in the presentation should be listed in your thesis statement in the order that they will appear in the body of the presentation. The number of solutions is up to you. Annotated Bibliography: Please follow this template for each of your annotations. Six sources are required, so at least six annotated bibliography entries should be present. Reference Citation: [Insert a complete and correctly formatted MLA Works Cited page citation for the source.] Summary: [Include a logical summary of the information presented in the source here. Most summaries in annotated bibliographies are approximately five-to-seven sentences.] Credibility: [Include a logical analysis of the credibility of the source’s author here. Also, evaluate the credibility of the publication where the source appears. This analysis/explanation should be no fewer than five sentences.] Relevance: [Include a logical analysis/explanation of the relevance of the source here. How and why does it help you prove the thesis statement of your eventual essay – included above at the top of this submission. This analysis/explanation should be no fewer than five sentences.] Rubric Annotated Bibliography for Recommendation Essay Annotated Bibliography for Recommendation Essay Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummaries Each entry provides specific evidence/examples from the work, and the summary is accurate. The summary is around five sentences. Six summaries are present. 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance The relevance of each source and its contents to the thesis statement is explained well using at least five sentences. The relevance of all six sources is clear. 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCredibility In at least five sentences, the submission correctly explains the credibility of the source's author and/or publisher. The credibility of at least six sources is clear. 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWorks Cited A correctly formatted Works Cited page citation is present for each source. Six correctly formatted Works Cited page citations are present. MLA format is followed. 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguage, Grammar, and Conventions The language is clear and fluent. Sentence structure is appropriate and varied. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with comprehension. Conventions of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, format, syntax, and titles are excellent. Formatting is consistent. The submission appears to have been proofread with care multiple times. Spell-check software appears to be utilized. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis Statement An appropriate thesis statement is present. As stated in the instructions for the Recommendation Essay, a basic thesis statement could look like: Houston Community College students should read [Title] because [Reason 1], [Reason 2], [Reason 3], and [Reason 4]. Or, Houston Community College students should watch [Title] because [Reason 1], [Reason 2], [Reason 3], and [Reason 4]. Or, Or, Houston Community College students should listen to [Title] because [Reason 1], [Reason 2], [Reason 3], and [Reason 4]. 8 pts Total Points: 50
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