HIUS 221 American History in Video Research Project: Part II Instructions
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Statement of Purpose or “Why Am I Doing This?”
Preparing an annotated bibliography is an important step in the writing process. It may seem unnecessary, but it can actually save time and effort in the research process. The annotated bibliography guides the researcher to look carefully at a source and evaluate its usefulness for the project. This part of the assignment will guide you through the selection and evaluation process as you continue your research.
Preparing for This Assignment:
- If you are not sure about how to complete an annotated bibliography, download and read the document “Writing an Annotated Bibliography” to help you get started.
- If you have questions regarding how to properly evaluate a source, download and read the document “Evaluating Sources.”
- Once you are comfortable with how to complete this assignment, start your research using the resources available to you from the Jerry Falwell Library: https://www.liberty.edu/library/research-tutorials/.
Completing This Assignment:
- Your annotated bibliography must include:
- At least 5 sources directly related to the topic selected in Part I of this assignment.
- At least 1 source must be a book.
- At least 1 source must be a scholarly, peer-reviewed article.
- A citation for each assignment in proper current Turabian
- An annotation of at least 150 words for each citation that includes a brief summary, the credentials of the author or source, and an evaluation of its usefulness in the project.
- At least 5 sources directly related to the topic selected in Part I of this assignment.
- You must use the template for this part of the assignment provided in Blackboard.
- When you are finished, your assignment must be:
- In a Microsoft Word (or compatible) document
- Formatted, including:
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- 1-inch margins
- Written and proofread carefully to ensure all standards of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style expected at this academic level
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 3.
