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EN 121 B Principles of Writing: Library Classes (Dr. Kara Dorris and Elora Agsten- Spring 2021): Week 2: Topic and Annotated Bibliography

The Library classes for Dr. Dorris' EN 121 class.

Annotated Bibliography

The Library classes will culminate in an annotated bibliography. This assignment will put together all of the skills we have learned and you will work on it bit-by-bit over the course of the semester (i.e.- don't panic.). You will write this annotated bibliography on a subject related to disability studies. 
 

In this class, you will:

  • Be introduced to (or review) how to make an annotated bibliography.
  • Get some tips and tricks on how to choose a topic.

What is required this week: 

  • Read the annotated bibliography assignment and look over the example. 
  • Watch the videos on this page
  • Add your topic and a one paragraph (4-7 sentences) explanation to your Google Doc. Check your email for your invitation to  personal Google Doc. If you don't see it, please email me ASAP. This is due by Sunday, January 31 at 11:59pm. 

Introduction

This video (or transcript) will discuss the annotated bibliography assignment and how to find a topic:

 

Library Resources: Off Campus Edition

If you are off-campus, the handouts below will help you access the library catalog and databases.

Essentially, when using the catalog you will have a prompt to login using Single Sign On, and when using the databases you will be prompted for your IC ID and password (which is really the same thing, but do not include @ic.edu) so your login would look something like this:

Username: lastname.firstname
Password: Somepassword1234!

After that, you should be able to use the database resources just like you would if you were on-campus.  Follow the tutorials below:

Assignment and Rubric

Annotated Bibliography Sample

Need a topic?

Having trouble thinking of a topic? 

Check out these sources of inspiration:

  • Take a look at the syllabus for your EN 121 class. What would you like to learn more about?
  • Are there issues and ideas pertaining to disability in your prospective major? 

 

Remember: 
Once you find a topic, think about what you want to learn within that topic. For example, while "baseball" by itself is not a very strong topic (it's too broad), "integration of baseball in the United States in the 1940s" would produce some very interesting research. 

This guide can also help you: