Assignment 2: Annotated Bibliography

Instructions

Task:       Create an annotated bibliography of four sources that could be used for your

research project, including at least two articles from scholarly journals. 

Length:   Four citations, each with an annotation of approximately 150 words

Sources: Four sources related to your research question, including at least two from

scholarly journal articles. All four sources should be high-quality sources that you can

use in your research project.

Outcomes you should achieve by completing this assignment

The annotated bibliography contributes to the research project by helping you collect

 and analyze your sources. The outcomes for this assignment are listed below,

 with the associated course outcomes in parentheses:

·         Identify valid and reliable sources that can be used in the composition of a research

·          essay

·         Explain the nature of selected sources and their relevance of sources to the research

·          essay

·         Set up an annotated bibliography in APA format

·         Demonstrate accurate grammar and mechanics in writing

Topic

The annotated bibliography is part of your research project, which examines a current

 issue or event in the news from the perspective of your field of study. The annotated

bibliography builds on your work from the first few weeks of class selecting an

appropriate topic and then developing a more focused research question. 

Indicate your research question at the top of your annotated bibliography, just below

 the title.

What to do

create an annotated bibliography of four sources

For each source, include:

·         Reference citation in APA format

·         Annotation of 150 ±25 words, with

o    summary

o    evaluation

o    use

You may (but do not have to) use CiteFast to create your reference citations.

Formatting your assignment

Incorporate these elements of APA style:

·         Use one-inch margins.

·         Double space.

·         Use an easy-to-read font between 10-point and 12-point.

·         Reference entries should be formatted with a hanging indent.

Note: Title page is not required, but make sure you include your name and a title that

 reflects your topic at the top of the first page. Below the title, indicate your research

 question.