ENG 215 Strayer Sports Psychiatrist and Performance Enhancing Drugs Bibliography

Description

ASSIGNMENT: Using your research question, working thesis, and outline from Touchstone 1.2, create an annotated bibliography that provides a synopsis of your sources and an explanation of how you will use them.

Assignment Guidelines

DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

1. Annotated Bibliography

Make sure to:

❒ Alphabetize the entries, according to APA style.

❒ Include the required bibliographic information in APA format for each entry.

❒ Include 3-4 sentences for each entry that provide a short summary of the source and how you plan to use it to support your argument.

❒ Include at least seven entries in your annotated bibliography, all of which must be credible, academic sources.

❒ Choose your own sources, but use no more than three websites (there is no limit on the number of online journals used).

❒ Thoroughly check the formatting requirements for the different source types.

❒ Indicate the required sources (book, peer-reviewed journal, newspaper/magazine, and credible website) by including the source type in parentheses after the relevant entry.

2. Reflection

❒ Have you displayed a clear understanding of the research activities?

❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?

❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?

B. Reflection Questions

DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

Accurately recording bibliographic information is essential and saves you time, as you can transfer this information to the References page of your drafted essay. Each source entry should include a brief summary of the source as well as 3-4 sentences describing how you intend to use that source to build or support your argument. Discuss how your annotated bibliography meets these criteria. (2-3 sentences)

Which strategies were most helpful for you when searching for credible sources? (2-3 sentences)

What difficulties did you face while searching for credible sources? How did you overcome these difficulties? (2-3 sentences)

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Logan Stevens
English Composition II
December 12, 2019
Annotated Bibliography
Brown, M., & Funk, C. (2008). Food security under climate change. Science, 319
(5863), 580-581. doi: 10.1126/science.1154102
The authors claim that developing regions of the globe are likely to face serious food
insecurity as climate change affects crops. These regions are particularly
endangered because they are distinctly vulnerable to the demands of Western
markets (the desire for mono-cropping corn, for example, in order to feed cattle) and
lacking in the kinds of agricultural technology that help farmers cope with
environmental effects on crops. Brown and Funk claim that investing in local food
economies—including sustainability, agricultural technologies, and emergency
plans—will help these areas of the globe acquire enough food in the face of climate
change. change. This source will be useful to my paper as it provides a big picture
example of the related effects of factory farming and the coming dangers of climate
change that push us to change our eating and food production habits, so I can use this to
discuss both my argument and the counter-arguments.
Comment [SL1]: Good adherence to APA
formatting here.
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(Peer-Reviewed Article)
Cook, C. (2004). Diet for a dead planet: How the food industry is killing us. New
York, NY: New Press.
Comment [SL2]: Good. You summarize the
main points made by the source and explain how
you plan to use this information in your
argument.
Cook argues that our current food system is destroying us in several ways. For
example, we have pesticides and antibiotics that are used in industrial agriculture,
as well the significant ecological damage of industrial food production, the stripped
nutrients that we now find in our food, and the social justice issues of farm worker
and immigrant labor. This book will be useful to the conclusion of my essay when I
encourage readers to take action beyond just purchasing choices.
(Book)
Davis, C., & Lin, B.H. (2005). Factors affecting U.S. beef consumption. Retrieved from
Comment [SL3]: This source sounds like it’s
very wide-ranging, and you do a good job of
focusing on a single aspect which will be useful in
your conclusion.
https://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=37389.
This government website provides information on beef consumption in the United
States. It breaks down beef consumption by geography (highest in the Midwest and
lowest in the Northeast), by percentage eaten by rural or urban consumers, and by
race and ethnicity. This information establishes context for the topic and will be useful
in the introductory paragraphs of my essay to inform readers of the popularity of
eating beef in America.
(Credible Website)
Lappe, A. (2010). Diet for a hot planet: The climate crisis at the end of your fork. New York,
NY: Bloomsbury.
In this book, Lappe describes the effect of industrial food production on global climate
change. She traces food from planting and animal husbandry to harvest and production,
Comment [SL4]: Excellent. It can be very
difficult to find credible web sources, but this is a
very useful and appropriate source.
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ultimately arguing that we need to take a more local and sustainable approach to food
production. This book will be very useful to my essay because of the focus on climate
change and the discussion of animal production in particular. These ideas will support the
part of my thesis that focuses on consuming beef that is locally sourced.
(Book)
Comment [SL5]: Good. This is very specific and
clearly demonstrates how this source will help
you develop your argument.
Palmer, B. (2010). Pass on grass: Is grass-fed beef better for the environment? Slate.
Retrieved from
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/the_green_lantern/2010/12/pass_
on_grass.htm
Palmer compares the environmental impact of both grain-fed, factory-farmed beef
and grass-fed, free-range beef. Some controversial evidence exists that grain-fed
beef might be better in some ways; however, the expenses of grain, issues of
monocropping corn and soy, and excess manure suggest that grass-fed is
environmentally better. Palmer also emphasizes that however the cow is raised,
“eating beef will never be the greenest thing you do in a day” (para. 2). This source
will be useful to my essay because it tends to favor grass-fed beef while highlighting
the negative environmental impacts of all beef, which will help me evaluate the
environmental consequences of eating beef and discuss alternative actions.
(Magazine)
Pollan, M. (2002). An animal’s place. The New York Times. Retrieved from
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/10/magazine/an-animal-s-place.html
Pollan, a well-respected food journalist and activist, engages with the ethical
arguments of vegetarianism, admitting that animals feel pain and fear, and that they
Comment [SL6]: You don’t have to include
specific quotations in your annotated
bibliography, but sometimes it can be helpful to
do so when there’s something specific that you
want to use in your paper. Well done.
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deserve to be treated humanely. He extends this discussion to the ethical conflicts
surrounding factory farming and the negative treatment of animals. Pollan
ultimately rejects vegetarianism and calls, instead, for an early version of
“locavorism,” sourcing one’s food from environmentally responsible and humane
producers who are also geographically close. This article will be useful to my essay
because Pollan’s perspective is foundational to my argument that it matters how
our food is produced and that when it comes to beef, specifically, we should aim for
the most sustainable methods if we’re going to eat it at all.
Comment [SL7]: Very good.
(Newspaper)
Ruechel, J. (2006). Grass-fed cattle: How to produce and market natural beef. North
Adams, MA. Storey Publishing.
This book is a guide for raising grass-fed cattle. It is useful for describing the health
benefits of grass-fed beef in particular, as well as the more positive environmental
impacts as compared to grain-fed, factory-farmed beef. This source will be useful
to my essay because it provides factual data and statistics that will support my
argument that grass-fed beef is better both for consumers and the environment.
(Book)
Sager, G. (2008). Where’s your beef from?: Grass-fed beef: Is it green, humane and
healthful? Retrieved from: http://www.life.ca/naturallife/0812/grassfed_
beef_green_humane_healthful.html
This article compares the differences between grass-fed and grain-fed beef. It
highlights the health benefits of grass-fed over grain-fed, discusses that grass-fed
does not equal organic, and describes the negative global impact of grass-fed
Comment [SL8]: Good. This looks like the
credible source with solid evidence and you
clearly demonstrate how you plan to use it to
support your argument.
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beef—particularly that raised outside the US. This source will be useful to my
argument since it presents a wealth of data and discusses the complexity of the
topic. I will also be able to use this source to present the opposing viewpoints to
my argument.
(Credible Website)
Comment [SL9]: This looks like an interesting
source. It appears to be credible and fact-based,
but be very careful using sources that focus on
presenting a certain perspective; these can often
trade in biased or less credible information. The
information you reference here seems clear and
unbiased, but make sure to vet your sources very
carefully.
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Reflection Questions:
1. Accurately recording bibliographic information is essential and saves you time, as you
can transfer this information to the References page of your drafted essay. Each source
entry should include a brief summary of the source as well as 3-4 sentences describing
how you intend to use that source to build or support your argument. Discuss how your
annotated bibliography meets these criteria. (2-3 sentences)
My annotated bibliography meets all of these requirements because I have summarized the
source and explained how I am going to use it within my Argumentative essay. I think this is
an important step before drafting the essay, because I’m finding I take less time gathering
information since I’m explaining the validity and usefulness of each source.
2. Which strategies were most helpful for you when searching for credible sources? (2-3
sentences)
I found it extremely helpful to look at, not only when the source was published, but whether
or not the information was going to help support my claim or not. On top of that, crosschecking the information to make sure it is valid. This helped me find sources that I could
utilize fully, instead of pulling one detail from each.
3. What difficulties did you face while searching for credible sources? How did you
overcome these difficulties? (2-3 sentences)
I was able to find a lot of sources that could only provide a small piece of support toward my
claim. It was a bit more difficult to find sources in which I could use more than one point. I
tried to make sure that I was searching for a clear and consistent group of sources to ensure I
didn’t need more than the few sources I found.
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Annotated Bibliography Rubric and Feedback
Rubric
Category
Annotated
Bibliography
Quality of
Sources
Style
Conventions
Reflection
Feedback
Score
(acceptable, needs
improvement etc.)
You have exceeded the required number of
sources. You summarize them very clearly, and
you provide information about how you plan to
use them to support your thesis statement.
All sources appear to be credible and relevant to
your topic. You’ve formatted this effectively as
well.
Your word choices are consistently effective. You
do a good job of avoiding redundancy and
imprecise language.
You adhere well to all of the APA formatting
requirements and your use of English
conventions is consistent throughout the
touchstone. Well done.
You answer all of the questions thoroughly,
providing insights, observations, and examples in
your responses. You consistently exceed the
length guidelines for your responses.
18/20
13/15
5/5
5/5
5/5
Overall Score and Feedback: 46/50
RESEARCH QUESTION, THESIS, AND OUTLINE
Research Question, Thesis, and Outline
Brittney Dawson
ENG215
Touchstone 1.2
1
RESEARCH QUESTION, THESIS, AND OUTLINE
2
Research Topic: Should doping be legalized?
Working thesis statement: Performance-enhancing drugs should be banned because of their
harmful impact on the athlete body unfairness in competition and their ethical implications.
Detailed outline
1) Introduction
a) The use of performance-enhancing drugs among athletes is a great debate. Due to ethical
and health implications doping should be banned. Disciplinary action should be taken
against individuals using performance-enhancing drugs against the regulations.
b) Athletes use performance-enhancing drugs.
c) Drugs used
d) Reasons why athletes use these drugs
e) History of doping
2) Ethical issue
a) It encourages cheating in sports
b) They are used by only those who can afford them
c) They have a negative impact on the health of the users
d) Athlete regulation bodies prohibit performance-enhancing drugs
e) Performance-enhancing drugs are being used on children
3) Effect on competition
a) Make users build more muscle and train harder, therefore, making them more competitive
than their counterparts
b) Doping increase aggression among users
c) Athletes morale is negatively affected
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d) Doping hinders fairness
e) Healthy competition should develop virtue, honor, and character
f) Doping kills the spirit of sports
4) Health damages
a) How performance-enhancing drugs work
b) Their impact on the body
c) Health damages caused
5) Counter arguments
a) Drugs and substances used are not inherently harmful.
b) Even without doping, fairness in sport is still not achieved; for example, different athletes
have superior equipment and expensive program and facilities. The medication, nutrition,
and other aids are given to athletes are also different.
c) Supervised performance-enhancing drugs will help reduce harm and health risks.
d) Punitive measures and prohibition policies create greater risks in doping.
e) Doping makes competition more interesting by ensuring high-performance athletes.
f) Performance-enhancing drugs should be made available to all individuals to ensure
fairness
6) Conclusion
a) My opinion
b) Measure to prevent doping
c) Alternative strategies
Reflection
RESEARCH QUESTION, THESIS, AND OUTLINE
4
1) Learning to conduct research is important because it is a skill you will use both in academia
and in your professional life. It improves critical thinking and empowers you to find information
for yourself. Consider the process of researching as a whole. What was the most challenging
aspect of the process for you? (2-3 sentences)
The most challenging part of the research is finding relevant articles to use as sources of
information for a paper. In research, one is supposed to use articles that are credible and in
context to the research topic. It is also challenging to organize work to ensure the flow of
information, but with an outline, this is made simple and fast.
2) The working thesis statement is a proposed answer to your research question. It should clearly
identify a debatable topic and take a position on one side of that topic. Analyze the effectiveness
of your working thesis statement.
My working thesis ascertains the specific topic and my argument. The statement shows my
position on the issue addressed, which is open to debatable argument. It is specific, and I have
mentioned the negative impact of doping. My working topic show reasons why to topic is worth
discussing.
3) A detailed outline is an effective tool for laying out the progression of an argument. It
allows you to consider the arrangement and organization of your ideas, as well as choose
places to incorporate outside source materials. Review your detailed outline and
summarize the argument you’ve presented.
In my detailed outline, I have expanded more on my working thesis. I have mentioned what I
will incorporate in my introduction paragraph. In my introduction, I will discuss doping history,
why athletes use performance-enhancing drugs, and examples of drugs used. After the
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introduction, I will then shift to ethical issues surrounding doping. Here reasons why doping is
ethically wrong, will be discussed. I then focused on the impact of doping on competition to
show reasons why it should be banned. Health damages caused by performance-enhancing drugs
will also form a strong argument why doping should be banned. The counterargument section
will enable me to address arguments made to support doping in sports. In my conclusion section,
I will weigh the arguments for and against doping and come to a conclusion. Consistent with my
introduction will explain the reason for my stand. Since doping is a problem in sports, I will
outline some measures taken to the practice and suggest alternative means to enhance athletes’
performance. The conclusion will summarize my topic.
4) You will use the same topic on three of the remaining Touchstones in this course. What
kind of feedback would be helpful for you? What are specific questions you might have
as you go deeper into the research process?
The outline that I have developed will help me determine the structure of my essay. I would like
to get feedback on my outline. I would like to get more insight into whether I have addressed the
topic adequately.
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Touchstone 1.2 Rubric and Feedback
Rubric
Category
Research
Question
Working Thesis
Detailed Outline
Style
Feedback
Score
(acceptable, needs
improvement etc.)
You’ve posed a question on an interesting topic;
however, it is limited in its ability to point you
toward a wide variety of information on the topic,
as the answers it points to are limited to “yes”
and “no.” Consider questions such as “How ?”
and “Why?” that can return a wider range of
information.
Your thesis statement takes a position on one
side of this issue. It can be clarified by making a
few adjustments. See my notes directly on your
thesis above for tips on making it more specific.
You are on the right track with your outline. A few
supporting points seem to belong under different
main ideas. Remember that the Touchstone 1.2
instructions indicated that you should note your
sources.
The style of writing in this document is
appropriate.
7/10
Acceptable
8/10
Proficient
10/15
Acceptable
5/5
Advanced
Conventions
You follow proper writing conventions.
5/5
Advanced
Reflection
Your reflection responses are detailed and
insightful.
5/5
Advanced
Overall Score and Feedback: 40/50
Hi Brittney! You are on the right track here. You have a specific argument, and you’ve
identified your main supporting points. A few adjustments can be made in the thesis and the
organization of the supporting details to take your approach to the next level. Review my notes
directly on your text above for additional feedback. I look forward to reading more of your
writing!
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RESEARCH QUESTION, THESIS, AND OUTLINE
Research Question, Thesis, and Outline
ENG215
Touchstone 1.2
1
RESEARCH QUESTION, THESIS, AND OUTLINE

2
Research Topic: Should doping be legalized?
Working thesis statement: Performance-enhancing drugs should be banned because of their
harmful impact on the athlete body unfairness in competition and their ethical implications.
Detailed outline
1) Introduction
a) The use of performance-enhancing drugs among athletes is a great debate. Due to ethical
and health implications doping should be banned. Disciplinary action should be taken
against individuals using performance-enhancing drugs against the regulations.
b) Athletes use performance-enhancing drugs.
c) Drugs used
d) Reasons why athletes use these drugs
e) History of doping
2) Ethical issue
a) It encourages cheating in sports
b) They are used by only those who can afford them
c) They have a negative impact on the health of the users
d) Athlete regulation bodies prohibit performance-enhancing drugs
e) Performance-enhancing drugs are being used on children
3) Effect on competition
a) Make users build more muscle and train harder, therefore, making them more competitive
than their counterparts
b) Doping increase aggression among users
c) Athletes morale is negatively affected
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d) Doping hinders fairness
e) Healthy competition should develop virtue, honor, and character
f) Doping kills the spirit of sports
4) Health damages
a) How performance-enhancing drugs work
b) Their impact on the body
c) Health damages caused
5) Counter arguments
a) Drugs and substances used are not inherently harmful.
b) Even without doping, fairness in sport is still not achieved; for example, different athletes
have superior equipment and expensive program and facilities. The medication, nutrition,
and other aids are given to athletes are also different.
c) Supervised performance-enhancing drugs will help reduce harm and health risks.
d) Punitive measures and prohibition policies create greater risks in doping.
e) Doping makes competition more interesting by ensuring high-performance athletes.
f) Performance-enhancing drugs should be made available to all individuals to ensure
fairness
6) Conclusion
a) My opinion
b) Measure to prevent doping
c) Alternative strategies
Reflection
RESEARCH QUESTION, THESIS, AND OUTLINE
4
1) Learning to conduct research is important because it is a skill you will use both in academia
and in your professional life. It improves critical thinking and empowers you to find information
for yourself. Consider the process of researching as a whole. What was the most challenging
aspect of the process for you? (2-3 sentences)
The most challenging part of the research is finding relevant articles to use as sources of
information for a paper. In research, one is supposed to use articles that are credible and in
context to the research topic. It is also challenging to organize work to ensure the flow of
information, but with an outline, this is made simple and fast.
2) The working thesis statement is a proposed answer to your research question. It should clearly
identify a debatable topic and take a position on one side of that topic. Analyze the effectiveness
of your working thesis statement.
My working thesis ascertains the specific topic and my argument. The statement shows my
position on the issue addressed, which is open to debatable argument. It is specific, and I have
mentioned the negative impact of doping. My working topic show reasons why to topic is worth
discussing.
3) A detailed outline is an effective tool for laying out the progression of an argument. It
allows you to consider the arrangement and organization of your ideas, as well as choose
places to incorporate outside source materials. Review your detailed outline and
summarize the argument you’ve presented.
In my detailed outline, I have expanded more on my working thesis. I have mentioned what I
will incorporate in my introduction paragraph. In my introduction, I will discuss doping history,
why athletes use performance-enhancing drugs, and examples of drugs used. After the
RESEARCH QUESTION, THESIS, AND OUTLINE
5
introduction, I will then shift to ethical issues surrounding doping. Here reasons why doping is
ethically wrong, will be discussed. I then focused on the impact of doping on competition to
show reasons why it should be banned. Health damages caused by performance-enhancing drugs
will also form a strong argument why doping should be banned. The counterargument section
will enable me to address arguments made to support doping in sports. In my conclusion section,
I will weigh the arguments for and against doping and come to a conclusion. Consistent with my
introduction will explain the reason for my stand. Since doping is a problem in sports, I will
outline some measures taken to the practice and suggest alternative means to enhance athletes’
performance. The conclusion will summarize my topic.
4) You will use the same topic on three of the remaining Touchstones in this course. What
kind of feedback would be helpful for you? What are specific questions you might have
as you go deeper into the research process?
The outline that I have developed will help me determine the structure of my essay. I would like
to get feedback on my outline. I would like to get more insight into whether I have addressed the
topic adequately.
RESEARCH QUESTION, THESIS, AND OUTLINE
6
Touchstone 1.2 Rubric and Feedback
Rubric
Category
Research
Question
Working Thesis
Detailed Outline
Style
Feedback
Score
(acceptable, needs
improvement etc.)
You’ve posed a question on an interesting topic;
however, it is limited in its ability to point you
toward a wide variety of information on the topic,
as the answers it points to are limited to “yes”
and “no.” Consider questions such as “How ?”
and “Why?” that can return a wider range of
information.
Your thesis statement takes a position on one
side of this issue. It can be clarified by making a
few adjustments. See my notes directly on your
thesis above for tips on making it more specific.
You are on the right track with your outline. A few
supporting points seem to belong under different
main ideas. Remember that the Touchstone 1.2
instructions indicated that you should note your
sources.
The style of writing in this document is
appropriate.
7/10
Acceptable
8/10
Proficient
10/15
Acceptable
5/5
Advanced
Conventions
You follow proper writing conventions.
5/5
Advanced
Reflection
Your reflection responses are detailed and
insightful.
5/5
Advanced
Overall Score and Feedback: 40/50
Hi Brittney! You are on the right track here. You have a specific argument, and you’ve
identified your main supporting points. A few adjustments can be made in the thesis and the
organization of the supporting details to take your approach to the next level. Review my notes
directly on your text above for additional feedback. I look forward to reading more of your
writing!
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