This mini unit can be used as a stand-alone assignment for annotated bibliographies on student or teacher-selected topics or as a precursor to a larger research paper or Capstone research paper. 
 
You’ll find:
19 Google slides providing a “walk-through” of the entire bundle
The ability to print slides for teacher and student use
a linear, quarter-by-quarter flowchart of a Capstone Course (for optional use)
Notes for instructors–quick tips and lesson guidelines
Models and worksheets for students for writing Essential and Guiding Questions for research
Instructions for 2 student assignments: (researching and annotating sources and composing and annotated bibliography)
Notes sheet sources
Rubrics for both assignments
A slideshow explaining the purpose and format of an annotated bibliography
 
 
Here are some highlights of the ways to use this bundle: 
To introduce students to close reading of source materials in order to extract deeper meaning and identify valid sources
To introduce students to the usefulness of thorough research and understanding the depth and breadth of a topic of choice.
To guide students in focusing research queries using essential (broad, multi-faceted) questions and guiding (narrower, more objective) questions
To ground student’s further research in authentic, valid sources
 
Worth Noting
Our Annotated Bibliography resource can be used as a stand-alone assignment or as a precursor to a full research paper or part of a Capstone Course.  
 
Capstone Collaborators, and our brand The Sonderful Scholar recognizes that creating authentic learning opportunities requires supreme flexibility. We hope that by offering time-saving, scaffolded resources in a logical sequence, they will be an easy foundation from which you can differentiate for the unique needs of your students.