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Writing an annotation can be simple if you read your
instructor's instructions carefully and include exactly what
is being asked for in the instructions.
In annotations, you are to address such elements as author's authority on
the topic and their argument and may also be asked to
include an abstract (summary of the text.)
Elements
Citation:
Abstract: summarizes the content and main
points of the text as stated by the author
"In this text, the author argues that long-term
dictatorships cannot be based on fear and violence
alone, but require a significant portion of the
population to support the actions of the dictator as
being beneficial to themselves. This support may be
elicited by various persuasive styles such as
denunciation (of enemies) and praise (of supporters). "
(Note: You can focus
your summary by using the headings provided in the
research text
as the key points you will want to summarize.)
Annotation: provides analysis of the text in
your words and supported by examples from the text
"The author's thesis is that various styles of
persuasion became models of discussion during Trujillo's
reign in print and other forms of public discourse.
Proof of these persuasive styles are evidenced in
various speeches and letters recorded during Trujillo's
regime. The purpose for these speech forms was to garner
support through reward and restrict dissent through
public shaming and even possible retaliation." [follow
with examples]
Examples
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Abstract In a Database (written by
an employee of the company that licenses the database)--this
is NOT an annotation! |
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Citing Your Sources
As you write your paper, if you are using passages and
ideas from the sources you've found, you must cite them in a
bibliography in order to avoid plagiarism. In order to cite
your resources properly, you need to follow the
style guide used by this class, the MLA Handbook.
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MLA handbook for writers
of research papers. 6th ed. New York :
Modern Language Association of America, 2003.
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