Annotated+Bibliography

=Annotated Source Number One=

Author’s Credentials: The author of this article, Louis J. Vorhaus, has a M.D. and works at Cornell University Medical College in New York.
===Scope and Purpose of the Work: This article is an information report meant for people who have interest in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis. It helps people understand the disorder, and gain more knowledge on symptoms, treatments and types of Multiple Sclerosis. ===

Summary
=== Identify the Authors Thesis: Louis J. Vorhaus takes the position stating that MS is a chronic degenerative disease of the nervous system, with an unknown cause. The author argues that the disease is more common in Caucasians then Africans and that multiple sclerosis is slowly progressive over a period of years. === ===What are the main arguments? Vorhaus states that in time symptoms tend to become more frequent and tend to not subside as easily as when the disease is first diagnosed. It is more common in temperate climates so less common in Africa and Asia. This author covers symptoms, treatments and types of Multiple Sclerosis. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 and are more common among whites then blacks. === === Evidence? Many times, there is difficulty in speech, numbness in limbs, the feeling of pins and needles, and nausea. Relapsing-remitting form is the most common form of MS. This means that symptoms disappear and go into a remission state while others come to the surface. Acute forms of MS are where symptoms such as vomiting, delirium and headache are suffered by the patient. ===

Evaluation
===Evaluation of Research Yes the work is well researched, it gave me the basic information that I needed in order to complete this annotated bibliography. Although it was a broad topic, it still helped me complete my task giving me the knowledge of the basics of Multiple Sclerosis. === ===Evaluation of Scope Yes the topic has been adequately addressed in a broad way. It was simple and easy to read, and could be easily accessed by anyone who was interested in the topic. === === Evaluation of Author Bias The author takes an objective stance, stating basic information that is useful for those who want to understand the disease more. He does not bring his personal opinions into the article which helps people gather more information that doesn’t take a certain side. ===

Reflection
===Is this source helpful to your research? I learned a lot of information about the disease and now I am more understand of what those who have it go through on a daily basis. The evidence in this source helps me support my argument in the way that I can now argue that MS is a debilitating disease that leaves those who suffer from it with horrible symptoms. Also, if it isn’t properly diagnosed severe depression could result with chances of suicide. ===

Vorhaus, Louis J. "Multiple Sclerosis." Encyclopedia Americana. 2010. Grolier Online. 5 Oct. 2010 .

=Annotated Source Number Two=


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 * Author’s Credentials:** ** The author of the source, William J. Weiner was a **Professor of Neurology, at the University of Miami for 20 years. Dr. Weiner is in expert in diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and is now the head of Neurology at the University of Maryland. He aims in the next year to create new rehabilitation programs for those with neurological disorders. **S**cope and Purpose of the Work: This article goes into details about how the disease affects the internal body going into depth about the brain and neurological system.


 * Summary**
 * Identify the Authors Thesis:** ** William J. Weiner takes the position stating that MS is the destruction of myelin in the brain and spinal cord. He gives us an overview of how the disease affects the human body. What are the main arguments?** Weiner says that the progression of Multiple Sclerosis depends on which areas of the brain and spinal cord is affected. Difficulty walking is usually the first main symptom, followed by loss of vision and slurred speech. **Evidence?** MS affects more woman then men. Multiple Sclerosis can be defined as repeated attacks on the nervous system followed by a state of remission. Myelin is a fatty substance that surrounds and protects certain nerve fibers. Platelike areas of scar appear throughout the myelin and interfere with the signals to the nerves, which causes the body pain, suffering, and the introduction of new symptoms. There is no cure for MS, although scientists believe it is caused by a malfunction in the nervous system.


 * Evaluation**


 * Evaluation of Research:** ** This article is well researched and gives great information on how the disease affects the human body. It was obvious that the author did his research on the disease. Evaluation of Scope:** Yes the topic has been adequately addressed in a broad way. This provides aspects on different facts about how the disease attacks the body. Its a simple article that everyone who wants to know what MS is about, they can read this article and gain basic knowledge. **Evaluation of Author Bias:** ** The author shows no signs of bias, just gives honest facts about the disease that can aid a person in their research. **


 * Reflection**


 * Is this source helpful to your research?** I learned some basic facts about MS, which was very helpful in gaining an understanding of the disease. I learned that since there is no cure, different medicines can be administered to the patient which slows the progression. of the disease In order to do research more in depth about this topic, articles such as this one helped me gain a broader perspective of the disease.

Weiner, William J. "Multiple sclerosis." //World Book Student.// World Book, 2010. Web. 5 Oct. 2010.

=Annotated Source Number Three=

Annotated Source Number Three

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 * Author’s Credentials: This article was written by** **the firm Ivan R. Dee, after Sylvia’s death in 2001. They have published numerous books, from war non-fiction, to fantasy.**


 * S**cope and Purpose of the Work:**** This article is written in order to give those who want to know about the foundation of the Multiple Sclerosis society information that they would want. It gives the name of the woman who founded the organization and also the impact she had on the society.


 * Summary **


 * Identify the Authors Thesis: The author states that Sylvia Lawry was the founder of the Multiple Sclerosis society in 1945. The author gives us an overview of her accomplishments and what she did for the organization.**
 * What are the main arguments? After Sylvia’s brother was diagnosed with MS, she put an ad in the paper asking for anyone who was suffering from the disease to come forth and join together in order to find a cure. **


 * Evidence?** She received about 50 replies from the ad in the newspaper. Then, she got 20 leading scientist to come together, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society was formed. When her brother succumbed to the MS, and passed away, she begged congress who finally adopted legislation for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. She got the government to fund MS, giving about 14,000 dollars a year to the cause. She also founded the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation which helps MS victims all over the world to be able to contact each other, and raise awareness as a whole.


 * Evaluation **


 * Evaluation of Research:** ** This article is well researched and gives great information on the founding of the MS society. It was obvious that the author did his research on Sylvia, and seemed to add detail to her life story. **
 * Evaluation of Scope: The topic is not as broad as my other sources. It is more narrowed down to specific information.**
 * Evaluation of Author Bias: The author showed no bias in the article. It was clearly written, and easy to understand. All information present could be matched with information from other non bias articles.**


 * Reflection **


 * Is this source helpful to your research? **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> This source was very helpful in my research especially since I narrowed down my topic to talk about Sylvia, and the importance of raising awareness for diseases. I was inspired by reading this, seeing how one woman could change the face of MS forever in the most positive way. I will use this information in my PowerPoint and Animoto