Science

In Step 2 of your scientific essay, you will deepen your research and begin shaping your ideas into a clear, structured plan. Youll complete two deliverables: An annotated bibliography of at least three credible sources, each with a summary and explanation of relevance to your topic. A working outline of your essay, showing the structure of your argument and how your ideas will be developed across the paper. This assignment helps ensure your research is well-organized and supports a coherent, evidence-based essay. Deliverables Submit a single document that includes: A working outline that maps out your essay sections, main arguments, and supporting evidence. An annotated bibliography with at least 5 credible sources (textbook, academic journal, government or university websites, etc.). Each annotation should: Summarize the source Explain how it relates to your topic Follow APA citation style Assignment Objectives This step will help you: Locate, organize, and critically evaluate scholarly or credible scientific sources relevant to your approved topic. Synthesize research findings to explicitly connect your sources to course concepts and to realworld applications in community, environmental, or global contexts. Develop a structured, evidencebased outline that organizes your essays major sections and supports a logical flow of ideas. Learning Objective Alignment: Organize and evaluate credible scientific sources to support a focused research topic aligned with course concepts in astronomy and planetary science. (MLO-3.2, CLO-E) Develop a structured outline that demonstrates logical organization, evidence-based reasoning, and the application of the scientific method to frame scientific arguments. (MLO-3.2, CLO-F) Directions Review feedback from your approved topic in Step 1. Search for additional scholarly and credible sources. You need at least 5 total (if you listed some in Step 1, build from there). Write an annotated bibliography (about 150250 words per source) that includes: APA citation Summary of the sources key ideas Why is this source relevant to your essay Create a working outline that includes: Tentative title Major sections of your essay (e.g., Introduction, Background, Key Arguments, Conclusion) Bullet points for your key ideas and supporting evidence