Conducting deeper research

Prompt: In this activity, you’ll create an annotated bibliography by following the steps below and answering the questions as thoroughly as possible. The questions will prompt you to engage in a conversation with your sources. You will need to follow the steps below three times (for your three different sources).

Before you begin, make sure you have:

Selected sources from the Opposing Viewpoints database or the Academic Search Ultimate database.
At least one of your three sources should present a counterargument, a position that an opponent of your argument might make.
Applied the C.R.A.A.P test to the sources to determine if they are credible and reliable. (You can download a copy of The C.R.A.A.P. Test Worksheet. Remember, credible sources should score 35 points or more on the test.)
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

Identify your sources, including author, title, and the database information or website.
Summarize your source. (Use the template below.)
It seems this source is arguing ____________________.
This source is using this evidence to support the argument: ____________________.
Credibility and Relevance
Explain the rationale for the credibility of the source by providing supporting evidence. (Use the template below.)
Personally, I believe the source is doing a (good job/bad job) of supporting its arguments because ____________________.
Explain the relevance of the source to your argument. (Use the template below.)
I think this source will be very helpful in supporting my argument because ________________________.
–OR–

I will work to refute this counterargument in my essay by ________________________.
Guidelines for Submission: Your annotations must include at least three sources. Save your work in a Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Then, check your writing for errors.V