Assignment Directions: Annotated Bibliography
Word Count: 500–750 words (approximately 100–150 words per annotation) Due Date: Tuesday 12/03/2024 by 11:59PM
Assignment Overview
To prepare for your Research Writing Assignment, you will create an annotated bibliography summarizing and evaluating five peer-reviewed research articles relevant to your chosen topic. This assignment will help you critically engage with the research and assess how it supports your essay's thesis and arguments.
Assignment Objectives
- Identify and review five peer-reviewed research articles related to your essay topic.
- Summarize and evaluate the content of each source.
- Reflect on the relevance and usefulness of each article in supporting your thesis.
Instructions
- Research and Select Articles:
- Find five peer-reviewed research articles that directly relate to your essay topic.
- Use academic databases such as PsycINFO, PubMed, or Google Scholar to locate credible sources.
- Write Your Annotations:
For each article, include:- Citation: Provide the full citation for the article in APA 7th edition format.
- Summary: Briefly summarize the article’s purpose, methods, findings, and conclusions.
- Evaluation: Discuss the credibility of the research, including strengths, limitations, and relevance to your essay topic.
- Reflection: Explain how you plan to use this source in your essay and why it is significant for your thesis.
- Organize Your Work:
- Arrange your entries alphabetically by the last name of the first author or in another logical order (e.g., by topic).
- Ensure consistent formatting and clarity.
- Submit Your Work:
- Submit your annotated bibliography as a Word document by the deadline.