AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
PROMPT:
The visual representation of deities and holy personages is a feature of religious beliefs and practices
throughout the world. Using the Amida Buddha from the Phoenix Hall of the Byodo-in Temple in Japan
and the Colossal Athena by Phidias from the Parthenon in Greece provide specific evidence and analyze
each work in relation to the religious beliefs and practices within its culture.
Identify, evaluate, and cite research from at least 6 primary sources in a 3-4 page scholarly
research paper.
December 1 – Introduction (Library Day)
December 8 – Annotated Bibliography DUE (NoodleTools- 4 sources) (Library Day)
December 10 – Draft paper and images DUE – (Print and Turnitin)
December 15 – Self Assessment DUE (Library Day)
December 18 – Final Paper, Annotated Bibliography DUE – (Print and Turnitin)
Research Paper Guidelines
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MLA Formatting and Style Guide - Paper Format & General Guidelines
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/1/
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Turnitin.com – Submission of drafts and final paper
http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/home
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NoodleTools – Annotated Bibliography
http://www.noodletools.com/
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MLA In-Text References (Parenthetical Reference)
http://www.noodletools.com/noodlebib/parentheticalNewCitation.php?entryID=148900
 Printed and Highlights Notes – For each source - placed on LEFT side of
folder
AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
Primary Source - Analysis, Observations and Questions
Primary sources are the raw materials of history — original documents and objects which were created
at the time under study. They are different from secondary sources, accounts or interpretations of events
created by someone without firsthand experience. Examining primary sources gives students a powerful
sense of history and the complexity of the past.
QUESTION – Ask questions that to lead to more observation and reflection about a source
What do you wonder about the topic and what source will answer the - Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
Speculate about each source, its creator, and its context.
What was happening during this time period?
What was the creator’s purpose in making this primary source?
What does the creator do to get his or her point across?
What was this primary source’s audience?
What biases or stereotypes do you see?
OBSERVE – Identify and note details
What do you notice first about the source? Find something small but interesting.
What do you notice that you didn’t expect?
What do you notice that you can’t explain?
Self-Activity: Can you compare two related primary sources?
REFLECT – Generate and test hypothesis about the source - Annotation
Where do you think this source came from?
Why do you think somebody made this source?
Who do you think was the audience for this source?
Why do you think this source is so important?
What can you learn from examining this source?
Self-Activity: Consider how a series of primary sources support or challenge information and
understanding on a particular topic. Refine or revise research and conclusions based on the study of
each subsequent primary source.
Primary Source Analysis Tool
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/resources/Primary_Source_Analysis_Tool.pdf
Locating and Using Sources
AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
QVHS Library Commons Wikispace
 Gale Databases
 US History in Context
 World History in Context
 GVRL
 Other Databases
 ArtStor – subscription access only – QV email / artstor1
 PowerLibrary – Find eResources – Help Me Choose – Book / Newspapers& Magazines
o eBooks EBSCO Host
o AP Images
o Live Chat- AskHere PA
Online Sources
 Library of Congress –Teachers
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/
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ART Source - Art Journals Online
http://www.ilpi.com/artsource/journals.html
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ART History Resources on the Web
http://arthistoryresources.net/ARTHLinks.html
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JSTOR – Journals, Primary Sources and Books – Abstract Access Only
http://www.jstor.org/
 ARTchive - http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm
Libraries
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Library Card Database Access
Archives Journals/Serials Department – Abstract Journal Access - Contact Mr. Hollein
AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
The Annotated Bibliography
The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the
sources cited.
It is an organized list of sources (references you found, reviewed, and will cite in your paper), such as
books, journals, newspapers, magazines, web pages, etc., each of which is followed by an annotation or
description. Annotations are descriptive and critical; they expose the author's point of view, clarity and
appropriateness of expression, and authority.
NOTE: Variety in the types of sources are necessary to demonstrate the relevance of your research;
sources should not be limited to online sources** - online does not mean website.
Depending on the assignment, the annotated bibliography may serve a number of purposes, including:
 a review of the literature on a particular subject
 an illustration of the quality of research that you have done—(most important for this
assignment)
Annotations may consist of all or part of the following items, depending on the item/source:
 Information that:
evaluate the authority or background of the author
comments on the intended audience
compare or contrast a work with another you have cited, or
explains how this work illuminates your bibliography topic
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describe the content (focus) of the source
describe the usefulness of the source
discuss any limitations that the item may have, e.g. grade level, timeliness etc.
describe what audience the source is intended for
discuss any conclusions the author(s) may have made
evaluate the methods (research) used in the source
describe your reaction to the source
Annotations immediately follow the bibliographic information or may skip a line. Sample
Waite, Linda J., Frances Kobrin Goldscheider, and Christina Witsberger. "Nonfamily Living and the Erosion of Traditional Family
Orientations Among Young Adults." American Sociological Review 51.4 (1986): 541-554. Print.
The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, use data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of
Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that nonfamily living by young adults alters their attitudes, values,
plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly
supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents
before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study
by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living.
AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
Annotated Bibliography Assignment for this particular paper
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At least 6 sources (3 for each – Amida / Colossal) reviewed for the research paper.
Atleast 3 different types of sources including books, journal articles, and websites, social
media, etc.
6 sources must be cited significantly in the final paper (In-Text- References)
Each annotation should be approximately 150 words in length and should
address the items listed above.
 5 points per required source - MLA formatting - 30
 10 points for each annotation - 60
 10 points NoodleTools formatting, printing and due date - 10
= 100 total points
DUE - Dec 8 (partial) Dec 18 (Complete)
AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
The ART Research Journal
In addition to keeping you organized, this Journal is to answer,
“What has this student done to earn this week’s points and what sort of progress
is he/she making in the big scheme of this project?”
Every Thursday, We will be checking your logs and weekly entry, your printed and electronic
sources, and what you enter in Noodle Tools, so be sure to keep up with each of those for each
source as you are studying them. Only include something in NoodleTools once you have
highlighted and annotated it to show that you have read and really thought about it. If you
have only printed a source, save it for another week’s journal check.
You should have either a pocket folder or a small binder that is dedicated to this
project; this will be your “Art Research Journal.”
Order for Journal Contents:
Source Log
Weekly Notes Page
Self-Assessment
Sources (articles, primary documents, etc.) you used for this week’s Journal Check
Note: You will “archive” sources consulted in previous weeks by putting them in the other
pocket or sections in the back of your binder, or by storing them in a separate electronic file.
You must show a minimum of 2 hours of true research per week.
This can include work in class, as long as we see that you were productive.
Code/label your sources (AB-1, for instance) and consider color-coding them as well
Note: Keep in mind that it should be effortless to demonstrate that you completed
the minimum requirement of research hours, as well as painless to display the
sources.
AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
Source Log
Amida Buddha=AB
Byodo-in Temple=PT
* =Required
Art Work Criticism/ Analysis:
Title
Date/Time
MLA Citation
& Annotation
Russell
AB-1)*
AB-2)*
CA-1)*
CA-2)*
Contextual Sources (Associated Art Movements & Historical Periods):
MLA Citation
Russell
Title
Date/Time
& Annotation
AB-1)
CA-1)
OVER
AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
Other- Art Related- Sources:
Title
Date/Time
MLA Citation
& Annotation
Russell
AB-1)*
AB-2)
CA-1)*
CA-2)
Thesis / Prompt
Self-Progress Assessment
AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
Thesis / Prompt
Unique, original argument:
Support:
Art Works:
Artisitc elements you are analyzing:
Organization of paper: MLA format
Research/Sources
Minimum of 6 sources cited in paper:
yes
no
Minimum 6 sources for annotated bibliography:
yes
no
Progress
My research is complete.
yes
almost
not quite
no
My annotated bibliography is complete. yes
almost
not quite
no
My thesis is “finalized.”
yes
almost
not quite
no
I have created an outline.
yes
almost
not quite
no
I have begun writing my paper.
yes
almost
not quite
no
I am panicking.
yes
almost
not quite
no
I need help with:
Weekly Notes
This is where we will communicate with one another about questions, concerns, etc.
AP Art History
Writing Assignment #1: Learning to Write for the Exam –Research Paper
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