Napoleon Bonaparte and French Revolution

100 words of annotations for each source, 5 primaries. 5 secondary (10 total) plus citing

What is the purpose of an Annotated Bibliography?

• Provide a literature review on a particular subject
• Help to formulate a thesis on a subject
• Demonstrate the research you have performed on a particular subject
• Provide examples of major sources of information available on a topic
• Describe items that other researchers may find of interest on a topic

What am I required to include in my Annotated Bibliography?

• Bibliography according to Chicago style
• Identification of the source’s thesis and whether that thesis was ‘proven’ in the work
• Verification or critique of the authority or qualifications of the author
• Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project
• Identification of the author’s bias
• Identification of the intended audience – but be specific! Do not state, “anyone interested in the topic,” as this is untrue. Consider the language, vocabulary and accessibility of the source.

Students must then locate at least 10 sources (5 primary and 5 secondary) that will assist them in answering their question(s)

• Primary source material includes sources from the period being studied and can include, but are not limited to: letters, histories, journals, paintings, architecture, sculpture, etc.
• Acceptable secondary source material would include, but not limited to scholarly journal articles, appropriate scholarly databases and websites (official museums and libraries), historical documentaries that demonstrate rigorous scholarly research, etc.
• You are making this Bibliography to later form a research paper from it this week.