Introduction to Women & Gender Studies

Annotated Bibliography Assignment

Starting out

• Picking a topic

Finding scholarly sources

• Articles and books/book chapters:
  • Search Omni library catalogue
• Search tips:
  • Finding peer-reviewed articles
  • Finding books
• Scholarly sources:
  • How can I tell if my source is scholarly?

Creating & formatting an annotated bibliography

• Creating an annotated bibliography
• How to cite
• MLA citation style

Slides & worksheet

• Powerpoint from class session
• Worksheet from class session

Mini Essay Assignment

Starting out

• University vs high school research
• Creating a research question
• Improving your thesis statement

Using sources in your paper

• Identifying and analyzing arguments
• Creating arguments
• Using sources as evidence

Session slides

• Slides from mini paper session

Need Help?

• Ask Joanne (your subject librarian)