This is a link to the library site where you will find details about peer-reviewed journal articles- what are they, how do you search for them, etc..

http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/c.php?g=286048&p=1906775 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Instructions for Annotated Bibliography and Paper Outline:

1) Topic title- has to be there.

2) A short introduction to your topic.

3) At least three resources to be included- two have to be peer-reviewed journal articles.

a) two have to be peer-reviewed journal articles.

b) if you are using a website it has to be a .gov site (e.g. CDC, WHO, NIH, UN, etc.)

c) The articles should not be published earlier than 2008.

4) The resource referenced should be summarized such that it shows how it relates to your chosen topic.

5) There should be a pro- and con- position for the paper outline.

6) Include a conclusion at the end of the paper outline.

7) Can use any format ( APA, MLA, etc.). Please use only one format throughout the work.

You will read two articles providing competing views on an important question in
individual differences research. You will write a paper in response to these articles,
which takes a position (Pro or Con) on the issue in question. Position papers are NOT
meant to be full essays. Rather, we are looking for you to make a single, focused
argument concerning an important debate in the field. Space is intentionally very limited
so that you are forced to write in a concise and direct manner.
This assignment is as much about critical thinking as writing style. A large part of your
evaluation is based on the quality of your arguments. A good practice would be to sketch
out the structure of your arguments first before beginning to write.
Your paper needs to accomplish the following:
1) State your position (Pro or Con)
2) Describe the single best argument/piece of evidence in support of your position. If
you had one sentence to convince someone of your position, what would you say?
3) Describe how the authors who take the other side have responded/would respond to
this argument. Take the other side?s perspective ? why might they find your argument
unconvincing? And try to be a ?good arguer? ? think about how they would address the
evidence you brought up specifically, rather than how they might ?change the subject.?
4) Describe your counter-argument to other side?s response. Why do you find the
counter-argument unconvincing?