Empathy Project Annotated Bibliography
Now that you have selected a topic, you will need to begin research. You will be using Google Docs to save, annotate, and share your research with you fellow members. Each group member must add two correctly cited (MLA format
Links to an external site.) resources with a summary of what each resource is about and how it relates to project. Citations must be in alphabetical order, but before each summary, the group member must write their name.
Topics to consider when researching:
- What are the biological implications of the disease/disorder? What (if any) are the causes? What are the symptoms?
- What stigmas or impediments go along with this condition? How does the condition affect everyday life? What common daily things are difficult or impossible?
- What are the correct terms to use when speaking about the disorder? What are some words that are impolite and shouldn't be used?
- Are there any famous people with this disability or disorder? Have there been any books or movies about this condition?
- What organizations are out there trying to support individuals with the condition?
- Are there any interviews, personal stories, or videos from people with the disability or disease?
Steps for completing research portion of project
1. Find source, then read, highlight key points in document and type a summary at the end of each article or site you found. (You will need to use quotes in this project, so highlight them now).
2. Compile research into MLA style annotated bibliography
Links to an external site. with rationale at top of explaining some of what you learned about the hardship of the disease. Then fully explain what you hope to do for your creative project and for the final product (film or website). It should be 6-10 sentences long. Submit under assignments on Canvas. Click here for a sample annotated bibliography.
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