AB1 Basics
2 Sources
Bonus: 1 scholarly journal article & 1 scholarly book or book chapter
Is this analytical?
"How did radio change society?"
Bonus points if you explain
No.
Bonus: It's too broad and descriptive.
Is a 2018 New York Times article acceptable?
Bonus if you explain
No.
Bonus: Because it is not scholarly
What goes on your APA cover page?
Student name
Instructor name
TA name
Course number and section
University
Date
How long should your annotation be?
150 words (it is okay to go a little over if needed).
What percentage of your final grade is the AB1 worth?
15%
What two elements must your topic be narrowed down to?
Specific time and Specific place.
What indicates a journal article as scholarly?
Which is italicized in your APA citations? Article titles or journal titles?
Journal titles.
Does an annotation only summarize?
Bonus points if you explain.
No.
Bonus: it must evaluate and assess.
How should your sources be organized?
In alphabetical order.
Is this acceptable?
"How did cleaning product television advertising in post-war America, 1945-1960, reinforce gender roles?"
Yes.
What should you check to confirm a book is scholarly?
Academic publisher and scholarly citations.
Do you need page or paragraph numbers when citing a block quotation?
Yes.
Name at least four things your annotation should evaluate.
- Author’s thesis
- Methodology
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- Credibility
- How it connects to your RQ
Can you use a course reading as one of your sources?
No
What makes a research question analytical instead of descriptive?
It asks how or why and allows for argument/interpretation.
If your research question is not working well, can you change it?
Yes! You can revise or change as needed.
In a block quote, does the period come before or after the citation?
Before the citation.
Why is it important to explain how the source helps your RQ?
Because it prepares you for building your thesis later.
List 3 required components included for each source in AB1
Any of these apply:
- Full APA reference
- Annotation (150 words)
- Block quote
- Summary of the quote
Why shouldn't your research question be answerable with a simple fact?
Because it needs to eventually lead to your thesis argument, not a factual summary.
What is wrong with saying “I Googled it” in your search strategy?
It’s not specific enough. You need to mention databases, keywords, and platforms.
What additional element is typically included in a journal article citation but not always in a book?
DOI.
What are the two versions of the quote you must include?
1. Full block quotation
2. Summary in your own words