Annotated Bibliography and Quoting Assignment

Annotated Bibliography and Quoting AssignmentStep 1: Choosing a topic and delineating your questionsConsider the following five general research topics in the subfield of media history:1. Literacy and Orality2. Visual Media History3. Print Media History4. Telecommunication History5. Digital Media HistoryStep 1. a) Pick one of the above topics (1 to 5)Step 1. b) Turn the general research topic into a specific one (to help you, use the library handouts and videos). When writing a term paper, your argument will be better served if you have a specific research topic. For instance, in the field of visual media history, you might be interested in the history of Polaroid’s instant camera in relation with time and space. Once you have identified your specific topic, write a general context of your specific topic and provide an overview of some of the problems it poses for us in communication studies (400-500 words).Step 1. c) Brainstorm on the possible problems, or issues that this specific topic raises. List five possible research questions about your specific topic.Step 1. d) Choose one of these questions as your research question. Rephrase, if needed, and make sure your research question is as clear and as specific as possible. You can now write your thesis statement (about +/- 50 words).Step 2: Writing your thesis statementA thesis statement turns the research question (step 1 d) into a claim that you intend to demonstrate. A thesis statement is not a personal opinion, but an informed, compelling and argumentative position.Once you have your thesis statement, the annotated bibliography helps you survey the existing academic literature on this specific topic. In turn, this literature will help you confirm (or dispute) and later revisit your thesis statement.