course material

1. Gather research for your Q paper and present it in
Paper 3: Annotated BibliographyAnnotated Bibliography: Is NBC Ethically Reporting the
News?Prompt: Gather research for your Q paper and present it in an annotated
bibliography.• Construct a bibliography for 4 sources to be used in Paper 4.• Write an
original summary of each source.• Write two paragraphs that rhetorical analyze the text.
The first paragraph must focus on the rhetorical situation, and the second one must analyze
the argument. See Writing Arguments for more info.• Creates a working claim for Paper 4.•
Format and documented correctly using APA style.Directions• Choose an issue question
from your group’s chosen topic (see the Q topic list). Only one person can choose a question
unless the question says otherwise.• Narrow the question down; use exploratory research
of necessary.• Complete research for a paper that takes a stand on the specific question
asked. Make sure to get 4 college appropriate sources.• Create a working bibliography
page—using APA style for the sources.• Complete 3 annotated paragraphs per source.• The
first paragraph presents a summary of the source. Make sure it starts with a topic sentence
that presents either the source’s claim or thesis (in your own words). Cover all important
parts of the main idea, making sure they are defined and connected to the main idea.• The
second and third paragraph are a rhetorical analysis of the source. The first paragraph
needs to focus on analyzing one specific aspect of the rhetorical situation (author, purpose,
context); preferably, students will choose an aspect that is important to the credibility of the
source. The second paragraph must analyze one aspect of the argument (ethos, pathos,
logos); ideally, students will choose an aspect that is important to the argument.•
Considering the information you have gathered, create a working thesis for Paper 4. Make
this the title of your paper (Annotated Bibliography: Working Thesis).• Make sure
everything is in the correct APA format.• Revise, edit, and proofread your annotated
bibliography.