Prompt: In this activity, you'll create an annotated bibliography by following the steps below and answering the questions as thoroughly as possible. The questions will prompt you to engage in a conversation with your sources. You will need to follow the steps below three times (for your three different sources).Before you begin, make sure you have:Selected sources from the CQ Researcher – SAGE, Academic Search Ultimate, Opposing Viewpoints in Context – Gale, or another library database. (Sources have already been selected and are with the attachment, however a source for a counter argument will be needed still)At least one of your three sources should present a counterargument, a position that an opponent of your argument might make.Applied the C.R.A.A.P.O. test to the sources to determine if they are credible and reliable. (You can download a copy of The C.R.A.A.P.O. Test Worksheet. Remember, credible sources should score 35 points or more on the test.)Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:Identify your sources, including author, title, and the database information or website.Summarize your source. (Use the template below.)It seems this source is arguing ____________________.This source is using the following evidence to support the argument: ____________________.A counterargument for one of the provided sources could be: _____________________.Credibility and RelevanceExplain the rationale for the credibility of the source by providing supporting evidence. (Use the template below.)Personally, I believe the source is doing a (good job/bad job) of supporting its arguments because ____________________.Explain the relevance of the source to your argument. (Use the template below.)I think this source will be very helpful in supporting my argument because ________________________.–OR–I will work to refute this counterargument in my essay by ________________________.Guidelines for Submission: Your annotations must include at least three sources. Save your work in a Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Then, check your writing for errorsNow it's time to revisit your Writing Notes and revise your responses (original paper is attached) to produce a complete, polished document that addresses all of the below elements. By reconsidering your responses from your Writing Notes, you will construct a Writing Plan argument* key points* audience* goal* potential resources* evidence* revision* Prompt: For this essay, you will identify an issue in your current major, a major you are interested in pursuing, or your field of work. You will then establish an argument and support that argument with research and relevant evidence. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: Writing Plan: Use this writing plan as a way to gather your thoughts and determine your strategy for writing your critical analysis essay. This process will allow you to develop a potential structure for effectively communicating and supporting your claim. This plan will be helpful in keeping your thought process on track when you begin writing and revising your essay. Describe the argument to be addressed in your persuasive essay. Explain how the argument relates to your major, the major you are considering pursuing, or your field of work. Determine three key points that will be helpful in supporting your argument. Identify the audience who will be reading your essay. What potential challenges will you encounter in supporting your argument with this demographic? Establish a goal that you hope to accomplish with this essay. What will this essay need to be successful? List potential resources that could be used as supporting evidence for your argument, and provide a brief description of each and how they will reinforce your argument. Align key points of your argument with supporting resources for establishing an effective essay structure. Based on your argument, determine at what points in the essay integrating evidence would be most effective, and explain why. Describe a revision strategy that would be most effective while writing this essay. Why would this strategy be effective? Guidelines for Submission: Your writing plan must be 1–2 pages in length. Save your work in a Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Then, check your writing for errors.

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