Major writing 2

The Task

First, pose a research question: Research Question: How effective are first-year composition courses in improving students' writing skills compared to discipline-specific writing courses?

Next, use Park's library databases to find at least four (4) high-quality sourcesthat help answer your research question. (Your chapter from Bad Ideas may count as one source.) Read each source closely and carefully, using the tips for reading academic articles presented in class.

Next, write a short summary(about 150-200 words) of each source, and create an MLA Works Citedentry for each source. Use the tips for writing summaries presented in class.

Finally, compile your summaries into an annotated bibliographythat includes an introductionthat explains your research question and a conclusionthat addresses your research findings.

Requirements and SpecificationsThe ultimate "deliverable" of this assignment is a written annotated bibliography of at least four (4) sources. Your instructor will offer examples of annotated bibliographies and tips for how to create one.

Your annotated bibliography should include an introduction that describes your research questions and a conclusion that offers your findings on the topic, as informed by your research.

Use MLA guidelinesfor source citation and document design.