Something that bugs me is . . ..
Something I feel our society doesn’t do enough is . . ..
Something I feel our society does too much of is . . ..
Something that concerns me that I believe more people should be aware of is . . ..
A program I’d like to see expanded/developed locally is . . ..

Annotated Bibliography Tips: Finding Worthwhile, Credible Sources
1.Background information about the problem
2.Background information about previous or alternative solutions
3.Information about at least two opposing or alternative perspectives
4.Information about another place’s success in implementing your plan (or a similar one) 
5.One or more sources validating other sources
6.One or more sources validating researchers’ credentials
7.One or more sources providing data pertinent to your proposal

Annotating Checklist
1. What issue is the work focusing on, and what is the writer’s thesis or main idea?
2. What is the writer’s stance on this issue?
3. What is the writer’s purpose or reason for writing?
4. What kind of audience is the writer addressing? How might this audience influence the writer’s content and approach? 
5. Does the argument appear in a popular periodical or scholarly journal? What other source features might undercut or enhance this piece’s credibility?
6. Does the writer seem to assume readers will agree with the article’s position?
7. What evidence does the writer use to support the essay’s thesis? Does the writer include relevant, detailed, convincing, and current evidence?
8. What opposing arguments does the writer consider, and how does the writer respond to these perspectives?
9. Are there any unfamiliar terms used in this work that cannot be determined by their context? If so, list and define.
10. What points does the author make with which you agree? With which ones do you disagree?
11. Do the views the writer expresses in this article concur with or counter the views presented in most of the other sources you are using? Explain.

Description

Identify and analyze seven different characteristics of effective leaders and provide real world examples of entrepreneurial leaders who embody or exhibit each of these characteristics.

Clearly identify and analyze each characteristic, explain how it’s relevant to leadership effectiveness in entrepreneurial settings.
Identify entrepreneurial leaders who display one or more of these leadership characteristics and provide a real example of how each characteristic benefits their ventures.
You may use the same leader for up to three characteristics.
Identify and analyze the lessons you can draw from these examples to apply in your own professional and leadership development.
Submission Requirements

For this assignment, you will develop a critical analysis, including the following:

Introduction or Executive Summary (Abstract).
Brief summary of key issues or points covered in the analysis (one paragraph, 5–7 sentences).
Present each issue or topic.
Research the specific issue or topic in reputable publications.
Summarize what academic sources say (or don’t say) about specific issue or topic.
Critically Analyze each issue or topic (Thesis).
Conduct a critical analysis of each issue or topic and present your arguments or viewpoints that are relevant in evaluating each issue or topic.
Your analysis and defense will likely involve a number of sub-arguments that support your main argument/viewpoint of each issue or topic.
Draw a conclusion (if possible) to extrapolate the important concepts drawn from your critical analysis.
Conclusion.
Summarize two key take-away points or important concepts from this process.
Explain how each point or concept is relevant to your professional or personal situation.
Formatting Guidelines

References: Support your analysis with at least three academic resources from the Capella University Library. You must use proper APA (6th edition) style to list your references.
Length: The body of the analysis must be 4–5 full pages, not including the references list, appendices, or the title page.
Written communication: Develop accurate written communication and thoughts that convey the overall goals of the project. Your analysis should demonstrate graduate-level writing skills and should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Formatting: Use APA (6th edition) formatting, including: correct in-text citations, proper punctuation, double-spacing throughout, proper headings and subheadings, no extra line spaces before headings and subheadings, proper paragraph and block indentation, no bolding, one-inch margins all around, and no bullets. Refer to the APA Style and Formatting module, linked in Resources, for more information.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.