The document summarizes a library instruction session on creating MLA annotated bibliographies. It outlines the lesson content which included videos and websites on descriptive and evaluative annotations. It describes an in-class exercise where students corrected citations, identified annotation types, and presented their findings. The librarian reviewed MLA citation rules, online citation resources, and where to get assistance. Students were reminded to submit drafts by March 4th for review prior to the assignment due date.

1. Library Common
Philosophy Library Instruction:
MLA Annotated Bibliography Follow-up
February 15, 2011
Librarian: Julie Anne Kent
Lesson content Details
University of Maryland University College Library
A short YouTube video describing the differences between descriptive and
evaluative annotations, resources to use, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzX9c0AhwYc&feature=related
University of Toronto Writing Center web site
Introduction to
Refer to the vocabulary list f verbs at the bottom of the page. This list will be of
Annotated Bibliography
tremendous help to you as you write your evaluative / critical annotated
bibliography for this assignment. Click through to the reporting verb page for
more specific details on talking and writing about texts and arguments.
http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/specific-types-of-writing/annotated-
bibliography
Your annotated bibliography must be double spaced with a hanging indentation.
Use these resources for precise rules you must follow to create your citation in MLA
style for assignment.
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/
Review MLA citation and /or
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
and/ or
http://rdc.libguides.com/philosophy
Students are given two examples of an annotated bibliography.
Each student assesses and determines what kind of annotation is presented
The citation in the handout has errors which the students are to correct using
Class small group
one of the above online resources
exercise
Students present their work to the class: corrected citation and choose
descriptive or evaluative. Student must support their position explaining why
they have identified the annotation as descriptive or evaluative.
Reviewed MLA citation rule
Presented online MLA citation style resources
Presented Open Access box on Find Articles tab in subject guide
Summary Encourage students to get their NEOS pin to use resources off-campus
Review where to find librarian for assistance
Congratulate students on their successes during this class
Reiterated assignment and due date for drafts to be submitted to librarian
Contact Julie Anne Kent for further assistance: email.
Submit your draft electronically to Julie Anne by March 4th for review. It will be
Follow-up
returned to you with comments by March 8th. You will then complete the assignment
and submit to Your Instructor for marking.
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