Instructions
Select 7 scholarly articles that will support your research paper and create an annotated bibliography. For our purposes, think of an annotated bibliography as nothing more than a brief description of what a given resource is about.
Each of the seven entries should contain the following three elements:
1. The name of the resource/reference
2. A first person summary that explains what the resource/reference is about
3. A paragraph that states how the article supports your research paper.
No reference list is needed because you are providing references in the assignment.
For an example of an annotated source in APA format, see attached example to these directions.
SUPER IMPORTANT
Do not copy and paste the description of the resource you are using from the web and pop it into your annotated bibliography. If you do this, it will be considered plagiarism and scored a zero. The idea is to write in first person and in your own words. Simply write out what the resource is about in first person.
Real World Reasons for an Annotated Bibliography
An annotated bibliography is basically a list of sources—like books, articles, or websites—you used for a project, but with a short explanation under each one that says what the source is about and why it’s useful. Think of it like making a playlist, but instead of just naming the songs, you also write a quick note about what each song sounds like and why you added it. It helps teachers see that you understand your sources and helps you keep track of which ones are actually helpful.