Assignment Purpose and Objectives: An Annotated Bibliography (\u201cLiterature Review\u201d) gathers and summarizes information about your research topic into one document. Its purpose is to create a reference sheet reminding you of your various sources (their relevance to your paper, their research methodologies and data, and their specific arguments). It also preserves a record of research about your topic which may be shared with both your immediate readers and the broader audience the topic may influence and attract (others in your specific field, communities impacted by issues within the scope of your research, etc.). A main objective is to demonstrate your ability to combine citations found in a References List or Works Cited page in APA format with useful annotations (summary explanations) about each of the sources you are using.
Assignment Expectations and Requirements: In a series of clearly written entries on a minimum of three (3) sources, make sure to address the following: \u2022 Selectively choose the sources you have determined are most relevant to your topic. \u2022 Cite the sources in proper APA format. The citations should be organized in alphabetical order by author just as in an APA References page. \u2022 Include a brief summary of the source in your own words (approximately 5-6 sentences), so the reader has a clear idea of the purpose, content, and usefulness of the text. Do not simply copy and paste the article\u2019s abstract (if it has one). \u2022 Include a short quotation (no more than one paragraph) from within the source that you are considering using in your paper. \u2022 After the summary and quotation, offer a one or two-paragraph explanation of how the source is relevant to your research. This evaluation should be specific. Do not simply say \u201cI think this source is good,\u201d but describe why (\u201c\u2026 because it highlights key issue \u201cx\u201d). See the \u201cUseful Prompts\u201d section below for examples of questions you could answer.
Useful Prompts: Consider answering some or all of the following questions to help you write a focused annotation: \u2022 Content: What is the resource about? Is it relevant to your research? \u2022 Purpose: What is it for? Why was the article or book written? \u2022 Usefulness: What does it do for your research (i.e. helps evidence your argument)? \u2022 Reliability: Is the information accurate? Do other sources support the conclusions? \u2022 Authority: Is it written by someone who has the expertise to author the information? \u2022 Currency: Is it new? Is it up-to-date for the topic?
Evaluation Criteria: As you prepare the bibliography for submission, keep in mind the following: Make sure the sources reflect the focus you have developed for your topic\/line of inquiry. Utilizing the \u201cUseful Prompts\u201d suggestions, offer thoughtful and complete annotations that address the
\u201cAssignment Expectations and Requirements\u201d listed above. Citations must adhere to APA format. See also the grading rubric on the next page. Length and Formatting: You need at least three (3) sources of various types (articles found on the databases, reputable websites or blogs, etc.), so a minimum of 3-4 pages is necessary. APA format. Typed double-spaced; default 1-inch margins; Times New Roman, font size 12. Include your name, class, and date on the upper left-hand side of the first page. Include page numbers on the lower right-hand side of all pages. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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