Do Bilingualism and Multilingualism Delay a Child’s First Language Acquisition?

Do Bilingualism and Multilingualism Delay a Child’s First Language Acquisition?

Final Paper: Acceptable Sources

The research paper requires you to use and cite at least three sources. This document addresses: What counts as a research source? Where do I find sources? How do I cite? Can I use the internet? Please read these instructions carefully and follow them closely. By adhering to the instructions laid out here, you will avoid confusion and error as you write your paper.
What counts as a research source?
A variety of different forms of news and information sources can serve as primary sources in your bibliography. These include (but are not limited to): academic journal articles, popular news sources, magazine articles, and radio or television sources.
The textbook has some leads, for example, the “Linguistics in the News” and “Did you know...?” sections often suggest further reading that is appropriate for a non-linguist or a new student of linguistics. The “Sources and Resources” sections at the end of each chapter might also be helpful.
You cannot use one of the assigned readings from the course (including the course textbook) as one of your three sources.
The internet can be very helpful but must be used with caution. Google is a great research tool (especially Google Scholar'), which can lead you to a lot of articles in online and print newspapers and magazines. Wikipedia, while not an appropriate reference itself, can help you find sources (check the “References” and “External links” sections at the bottom of the articles).
The university library has a great number of newspapers and magazines. It also has a number of books about language written for non-linguists. Please do take advantage of the library.
Journals written for other disciplines, as well as trade journals (especially those written for teachers) often have articles about language. If you are comfortable reading academic or technical papers in another discipline, you may use these. Please remember, however, not to use jargon from other disciplines in your paper! You’re cautioned to avoid too many sources written for an academic audience, as you might find them difficult to understand without appealing to secondary sources. If you are using a book as a source, you need to identify which chapters/sections you’ve consulted for your research. Simply citing a book is unacceptable.
How can I use the Internet?Be careful! A lot of people put their uninformed opinions on the internet and present them as fact. If you use a blog or other personal type of website as a source, it is best to choose one whose author is a linguist (e.g., Liberman’s Language Log) or a columnist associated with a reputable newspaper or magazine, and/or who regularly writes about language (e.g., Safire’s On Language in the New York Times). If you are unsure if a blog is reputable enough to cite, don’t use it.
Wikipedia can be a great starting point for finding articles, but do not cite Wikipedia as a source, as the information there is posted anonymously and is subject to change. Most newspapers and magazines, as well as radio and TV networks, have websites with an archive of past articles and reports. The internet is a great tool to access these as well.
* Note: you cannot use only online sources. Of the 3 minimum you are allowed, at least 1 must be from print sources.
Where to get help?
You may wish to visit the instructor during her office hours before the due date and ask her to read over your Research Plan and bibliography. She will let you know if it’s suitable and may suggest ways you can focus or expand it.
The writing center (www(dot)writing(dot)utoronto(dot)ca) has pages of information about writing as well as lists of books you may find helpful. In particular, the section on “Advice” (http://www(dot)writing(dot)utoronto(dot)ca/advice) has information on research and citation strategies. Instructors at the writing centres can also meet with you individually to give you advice, help you develop your writing and editing skills, and assist you in using resources such as the library catalog. Make sure to contact them as early as possible to book an appointment as they are very busy. (For more info on how to book an appointment at a writing centre online, see http://www(dot)writing(dot)utoronto(dot)ca/writingcentres).
Citation and Bibliography form
Please use APA style for all quotations, paraphrases, and bibliography entries. Following the APA style will ensure that you provide all the necessary information in a way the grader can understand. You will be evaluated on whether or not you include all relevant information.
Final Paper: Research Question and Annotated Bibliography  You are given a list of suggested topics related to language, which may or may not have been covered in the course readings or assignments. You MUST choose a topic from this list. You are to think of a question or line of inquiry that goes beyond what you may have read in the text or responded to in tutorial writing assignments. The final paper is the culmination of a series of assignments related to your topic, beginning with the Research Plan and Annotated Bibliography (AB). The AB should consist of at least 3 (three) research sources that help you answer your research questions. The sources must be clearly related and directly relevant to your topic.   I. Research Plan  Write 1-2 paragraphs outlining your research plan. You must choose to write on a suggested research plan. The purpose of the suggested research topics is to guide you towards a strictly delineated avenue of inquiry that you can develop over the course of 3-4 pages using the types of sources applicable to the project (see Annotated Bibliography below). Your Research Plan should begin with a statement or two defining your question, followed by a paragraph outlining how you plan to go about answering the question given your sources. In your second paragraph, you should summarize a tentative answer to your research question and how you will argue for it in the paper. This will enable your TA to give you helpful feedback or comments. Please note that once you choose one of the suggested topics, it is NOT sufficient for your research plan to simply restate the topic as given. You must expand on it or clarify what aspect of the topic you will address, or what approach/perspective you will take and argue for or against.   II. Annotated Bibliography  Create an AB of at least three sources you are planning to use. Your bibliography must use APA citation form (see Acceptable Sources document). After each entry, write a few sentences (the annotation), 50 words max., summarizing the author’s thesis and, most importantly, what you find interesting or helpful about this source with respect to your research question.    III. Feedback  The research plan and AB will be evaluated for completeness, thoroughness, and to some extent quality, and you will get feedback on your choice of research question and selection of sources. Please print a copy of the Research Plan and AB rubric (to be posted on Blackboard) and submit it with your work. Research questions and ABs submitted late or without rubrics may not receive as much feedback, or any at all