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SS MWH Research Paper: Rubric Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography Rubric

RUBRIC:  ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Citation 

-Is a citation present and formatted properly using Chicago style?

 

Properly Cited : Demonstrates accurate formatting for Chicago Style. 

 

Inadequate Citation/No Citation  : Does not demonstrate accurate formatting for Chicago Style or citation is lacking. 

Type of Source: Primary or Secondary 

-Is the type of source identified? 

 

Type of Source is Accurately Identified : Accurately distinguishes the source as primary or secondary. 

 

Type of Source is Inaccurately Identified/Not Identified : Does not accurately distinguish the source as primary or secondary. 

Summary of Source

-Is the source summarized effectively? 

-Does the summary include the main points and details of the source? 

 

Effective : The summary adequately presents the main points and details of the source.                  

 

Ineffective : The summary does not present enough information about the main points and/or details of the source. 

 

Not Present : The summary is not present. 

Evaluation of Source

-Is the point of view of the source explained? 

-Can you trust the source? 

-What type of audience is the source created for? 

-Is there any potential bias? 

-Does this information corroborate information from other sources? 

 

Effective : This summary thoroughly addresses the point of view of the source in historical context. 

        

Ineffective : This summary may ineffectively address point of view or does not address historical context. 

           

Not Present : The summary is limited or not present in addressing point of view. 

Reflection of Source 

-How useful is the source in relation to the topic? 

-How and why will you use the source? 

-Does the source provide major or miniscule portions of information? 

 

Effective : This summary thoroughly addresses how the source will support the thesis.                  

 

Ineffective : This summary does not support the thesis. Improper structure.

 

Not Present : The explanation is not present. 

Grammar 

-Does the summary show proper structure, language, and grammar? 

 

Effective: This summary effectively displays proper structure, language and grammar. 

 

Ineffective: This summary displays inadequate grammar, miss use of language, or improper structure.