Prompt: Annotate one article you plan to use in your research. Share what kind of information you wrote in your annotations. Did annotating help you? If yes, how? If no, why not? What else do you need to do to process this article?

The article I annotated, “History of Co-Op City” from Portside, covers the background, development, and social significance of Co-Op City as a residential community in the Bronx. In my annotations, I focused on marking sections that explore the goals behind Co-Op City’s establishment, like its dedication to affordable housing for working-class residents. I also highlighted parts discussing the cooperative model’s impact on community organization and governance.

Annotating helped me understand the article because it broke down the history into manageable, relevant segments. By highlighting the text, it was easier to see where this source can be used in my essay. To process this article further, I’ll create the annotated bibliography to fully identify where this source should be used in my essay, along with what information I should use.