An annotated bibliography is a standard, often compulsory, element of a research
An annotated bibliography is a standard, often compulsory, element of a research paper or project. In many classes, you will be asked to produce such a document. Its purpose is to organize your research, to give short summary statements and evaluative notes so you can remember how you plan to use each source. It can also be a good document for your professors to see your research trajectory at a glance and offer suggestions on research paths or sources that may have been overlooked.
Task
Create an Annotated bibliography with at least six sources, four of which must be from peer-reviewed journals.Each entry should start with an APA reference citation for the source.
It should be followed by an annotation that provides a brief summary of the source and an evaluation on how the source might be useful.
Each annotation should be a minimum of 100 words to a maximum of 300.
Compose this annotated bibliography on a Word document and submit to the drop box.
Criteria for Success
A successful annotated bibliography will have current, reliable, and relevant sources. It will use paraphrase effectively to write the summary section, getting at the most relevant main points in the source. Its evaluation should include possible uses for the source in the larger, informative final project or research question.
CriteriaAdvanced
10 points
Proficient
8 points
Developing
7 points
Emerging
0 points
Criterion Score
Evidence
The most credible, current and reliable sources chosen for topic. A good variety of sources chosen.
Credible, current and reliable sources chosen for topic. A reasonable variety is chosen.
Identifies some sources, but they may not be consistently varied, reliable, credible, or relevant to topic.
Does not identify sources that are relevant, current, credible, or varied.
Score of Evidence,
/ 10
Summary
Exceptionally clear, accurate appropriate length summaries of the sources that focus on most relevant details to research question.
Clear, accurate summaries that cover the main points of the article relevant to research question.
Summaries attempt to cover main, relevant points but may be missing some elements of argument of original article, or may not connect to research question.
Minimal, missing, or inaccurate summaries of the sources.
Score of Summary,
/ 10
Analysis
Insightful analysis and discussion that explains connection to research question and source’s usefulness.
Analysis and discussion that connects source to research question and suggests possible use for source.
Some analysis or description of source, but may be lacking in analysis, description, or plan for use.
Little to no description or analysis. Little to no discussion of how source can be used.
Score of Analysis,
/ 10
Format/Citation
No flaws in APA citation or Annotated Bib format.
Minor flaws in APA citation or Annotated Bib format.
Significant flaws in APA citation or Annotated Bib format.
Major flaws in APA citation or Annotated Bib format.
Score of Format/Citation,
/ 10
Language/Grammar
Domain-specific vocabulary and appropriate language. Perfect grammar, spelling and usage.
Generally domain-specific vocabulary. Good grammar, spelling, and usage.
and.
In an informational paper, we must present different sides of the topic. You likely chose your topic because you are interested and have opinions. When researching, however, it is important to avoid confirmation bias – researching only what you already believe and excluding alternative viewpoints.
Task
Post your current research question.
In 200 words, discuss whether your research question contains any bias.Are your “reporting verbs” neutral?
Might you have any “confirmation bias”?
Consider what you “want” or suspect the answer will be — are you “cherry picking” to get that result?
If so, how could you correct (or at least lessen) any of this bias?