Annotated Bibliography: due October 25, 2021 at 10pm TOPIC: Pro and cons of legalizing marijuana federally Final Draft Setup: 6 sources obtained through research Proper APA citation format 12-point...

Annotated Bibliography: due October 25, 2021 at 10pm

TOPIC: Pro and cons of legalizing marijuana federally

Final Draft Setup:

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  6 sources obtained through research
  


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  Proper APA citation format
  


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  12-point Times New Roman font
  


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  Double-spaced lines
  


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  3rdperson point of view
  

WHAT:

Develop an Annotated Bibliography that summarizes and explains how each of 6 sources will aid in development of your upcoming Position Essay. Be sure to get your topic approved by your instructor. An annotated bibliography includes a working thesis statement and cites a list of books, articles, and documents. After you write each citation, write a paragraph anddescribethe relevance, quality, and potential use of the cited source.

For your annotated bibliography, ensure the final draft

• Includes (at the top of the annotated bibliography)
  
  
  1. a potential title for your upcoming Position Essay;
  
  
  2. the overarching subject to be discussed in your Position Essay;
  
  
  3. aworking concession thesis statementfor your Position Essay.
  
  
  
  


• Offers 6 sources, paying attention to content reliability and author credibility.


• Summarizes the content of each source.


• Discusses how each source will aid your essay’s development.


• Cites each source in perfect APA Reference page format.


• Uses 12-point Times New Roman font.

You will be working with an OWL specialist to create multiple drafts of this assignment toward a polished, well-crafted final version of your work.

WHY:

An annotated bibliography guides the reading, evaluating, and sorting of sources planned for use in a research paper. It also gives practice using APA citation format, and demonstrates quality of research undertaken, while strengthening a writer’s ability to analyze and evaluate main ideas, supporting evidence, and conclusions in a variety of texts.

HOW:

BRAINSTORM(Links to an external site.): Think of an issue about which you feel passionate! This is also the issue for your Position Essay. When you brainstorm, consider how you think people should act, feel and think regarding this issue.

THESIS –use the exercise below to craft your working concession thesis statement.A THESIS, above all, HAS TO TAKE A STAND and PRESENT a definite point of view. In scholarly writing, this is PRESENTING AN ARGUMENT, not just a FACT or a SUBJECT. To figure out your argument, answer this question:

Who are the people who believe the opposite of what I believe? ________________

______________________________________________________________________.

A MODEL CONCESSION THESIS STATEMENT:

A concession thesis begins with the wordalthoughordespiteto show aCONCESSIONorCOUNTER-ARGUMENT:

Example: “Although some politicians believe climate change does not exist, the scientific evidence proves the international community must cooperate and act now in order to prevent tremendous loss of life.”

Your Turn:“Although __________________________________________________________,

____________________________________________________________________.”

DEVELOPMENT:

ChangingMinds.orgis an excellent website for further support on teaching questioning and critical thinking. In particular, check out:
http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/argument.htm(Links to an external site.)

Develop a clearer idea of WHAT you need to research: Write 5 questionsthat begin with the words “How”, “Why”, or “What”regarding the issue you want to write about.

Question 1: ___________________________________________________________________?

Question 2: ___________________________________________________________________?

Question 3: ___________________________________________________________________?

Question 4: ___________________________________________________________________?

Question 5: ___________________________________________________________________?

Format for Annotated Bibliography

Your Name

Course Name/Number

Instructor’s Name

Date Assignment Due

Working Title of Position Essay:

In this location, briefly state the working title of your upcoming Position Essay.

Broad Subject:

In this location, briefly state the overarching subject area of your Position Essay.

Working Thesis for Position Essay:

In this location, give the reader a working thesis statement for your Position Essay. Use this link to access an OWL worksheet for thesis statement development:Thesis Worksheet(Links to an external site.)

Annotated Bibliography

In this location, use APA to properly cite one source that will be used in your Position Essay.

In this location, after properly citing the source above, write a brief paragraph (approximately 150 words, double-spaced lines) that: 1) describeshowthe sourceconnectsto your essay; e.g., it supports your thesis; 2) evaluate the quality of source information; and 3) show examples of the ways you will use the source to attain the goals of the essay.

(Do this 6 times for each of your 6 sources)

Academic Format, Citation and Integrity Resources:

Please view this link to learn how to format in-text citations or make a references page:

https://guides.lib.unc.edu/citing-information/apa-in-text

Position Paper: Due Sunday 30 October, 2021

TOPIC: Pro and cons of legalizing marijuana federally

 1300-1500 words (plus an APA cover page and References page)

 12-point Times New Roman font
 Double-spaced lines
 6 or more research sources used in-text and listed on References page
 3rd person point of view
What:
Using 6 or more sources in APA format and demonstrating skillful use of the Classical
Argument rhetorical structure shown in the HOW section, write an essay in which you
argue one side of a controversial issue and discuss one counter-argument. Choose an
issue about which you feel passionate!
How:
Brainstorm:
Select a controversial issue about which you have a strong opinion. Far-reaching
controversies that cannot be effectively defined and argued in the space of 1300-1500
words will NOT be accepted for this project. (Please see the end of this assignment
page for more information about controversial issues). Make sure your instructor
approves your choice of a controversial issue/topic.
Thesis:
Write a concession thesis statement. EX: A thesis will begin with the word although
or despite to show a CONCESSION or COUNTER- ARGUMENT:
Example: “Although some politicians believe climate change does not exist, the
scientific evidence proves the international community must cooperate and act now in
order to prevent tremendous loss of life.”

Rhetorical Structure:
You can organize your essay as follows, and remember to include the subheadings
below in your essay:
Classical Argument Rhetorical Structure
 Introduction: Use facts, names, numbers, statistics and details to illustrate the
issue about which you are arguing.
 Thesis Statement: Close your introduction with your thesis statement.
 History: Provide the history of the issue that closely connects with your thesis
statement. This section is neutral in tone.
 Reasons and Evidence: Write more reasons and evidence that support your
thesis.
 One Objection to Your Thesis (this is the concession in your concession
thesis):
 Respond to Objection: What would you say to your opponent to respond his or
her objection?
 Conclusion: Conclude your essay by discussing what is possible if your
argument is accepted.