Review this resource on Developing a Strong Thesis StatementLinks to an external site. by OWL Purdue.

1. Review this resource on Developing a Strong Thesis StatementLinks to an external site. by OWL Purdue.
2. Review these resources from the Module 4 Learning Materials:
   • “What is an Annotated Bibliography and How do I Write One.”
   • “How to Get Started With Your Argument Essay Research.”
3. Research and select FIVE credible sources that you will use for your Argument Research Paper about the topic you chose at the beginning of Module 4. You may choose to use the sources your researched for the Multiple Perspectives Discussion as part of your five sources.

Write

1. Create an MLA formatted Annotated Bibliography that lists and annotates at least FIVE independently researched scholarly and/or critical articles on the topic you have chosen to write about. Credible sources may include scholarly articles, newspaper articles/ editorials, news organizations such as NPR or CNN, reliable websites like .gov or .edu.
2. Develop a tentative thesis statement. Write your thesis above your annotations.
3. Create an annotation for each of your sources. Each annotation should include:
   • an MLA formatted citation
   • a summary of the source in your own wording and style (about 100 words)
   • an evaluation of the credibility of the sources and how the source supports your argument and will fit in your essay (at least 50 words)
4. Put all the annotations in ONE document and format your document in MLA style. Remember to list sources in alphabetical order according to the first word of each source citation.
5. Submit your document as a file upload in Word, Google docs, or pdf format.

NOTE: Your annotated bibliography will be submitted to Turnitin, which is a method for submitting a written assignment to check for similarities to other texts on the internet. You are encouraged to read about how to interpret the Similarity report to better understand how Turnitin is used.