You will submit an annotated bibliography for 2 of your sources for the week 7 paper. Each source will have the correct citation entry for the citation style you are using, as well as an annotation, which is made of a paragraph or two telling the reader about the source. One (1) of the sources should be a peer-reviewed piece from a journal in the APUS Library. To help you gather sources, review the assignment description for the week 7 analysis paper. Pay special attention to the article linked there and the steps for identifying your problem. Here is the link to the article: “Looking for Trouble: Finding Your Way into a Writing Assignment.” This piece shows how to write about solving a problem, using the steps of noticing, articulating, posing questions, and identifying what is at stake.

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Week 6: Annotated Bibliography

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Annotated Bibliography

You will submit an annotated bibliography for 2 of your sources for the week 7 paper. Each source will have the correct citation entry for the citation style you are using, as well as an annotation, which is made of a paragraph or two telling the reader about the source. One (1) of the sources should be a peer-reviewed piece from a journal in the APUS Library.

To help you gather sources, review the assignment description for the week 7 analysis paper. Pay special attention to the article linked there and the steps for identifying your problem. Here is the link to the article: “Looking for Trouble: Finding Your Way into a Writing Assignment.” This piece shows how to write about solving a problem, using the steps of noticing, articulating, posing questions, and identifying what is at stake.

After you have identified your problem, you can start choosing your sources and build an annotated bibliography.

Here are the steps you will take to build your annotated bibliography:

First, determine what kind of source you are using. Is it a book? Journal article? Blog? Using one of the citation guides in the APUS Library, find the model that matches your source. Hint: if you are looking at your source on your computer, you will go to the category of electronic sources to start looking.
Copy that model and paste it into your bibliography.
Then put your source in the correct citation format, following the model you just copied and pasted.
Finally, write a brief annotation of that source. The annotation should describe the main ideas covered in the source as well as an evaluation by you for the source’s usefulness for your project. The handout attached below has more information about what should be in the annotation.
Please be sure that one (1) of your sources is a peer-reviewed article from a journal in the APUS Library.

Follow the student example included below. You will see the model, the citation, and then the annotation for the source. The rubric shown below shows that you will be graded on having the model for the citation format, so don’t forget to include it.
The attachment “Peer Review Defined” has helpful information from the APUS Library on peer-reviewed sources.
The attachment “how to” handout has some helpful tips on what to include in an annotation.
Submit your assignment as a Word document attached to the assignment link so it can be processed on Turnitin.

Sample Annotation. Each of your entries should follow the format below.

Sally Student
ENGL 110
Date
Annotated Bibliography- MLA

Model from APUS Citation Guide (MLA)

PRINT BOOK

Format:

Author’s last name, first name. Book title. City: Publisher, year. Medium.

Calkins, Lucy. Raising Lifelong Learners: A Parent’s Guide. Reading: Addison-Wesley
Longman. 1997. Print.

Lucy Calkins is a noted teacher and researcher in reading and writing. Her book is a guide for parents, helping them to work with their children’s schools to create a positive learning environment and a lifelong love of learning in their children. Topics covered include fostering learning and curiosity in mathematics, science, social studies, reading, and writing. Calkins’ work also offers advice on school curriculum and testing. By providing specific examples of parental involvement, this book will help support the assertion that parents need to play a strong role in their children’s education.

ANSWER

Annotated Bibliography

Student: [Your Name]
Course: [Course Name]
Date: [Date]

Annotated Bibliography – APA

Model from APUS Citation Guide (APA)

JOURNAL ARTICLE FROM DATABASE

Format:

Author’s last name, first initial. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), Page range. DOI or URL

Example Annotation:

Smith, J. R. (2019). The impact of social media on adolescent mental health. Journal of Youth Studies, 25(3), 123-145. https://doi.org/10.1080/1234567890

In this peer-reviewed article, Smith examines the influence of social media on the mental health of adolescents. The author presents a comprehensive analysis of existing research studies on this topic, discussing the various ways in which social media usage affects the psychological well-being of young individuals. Smith highlights the negative impacts such as increased feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness, as well as the potential for cyberbullying and body image issues. The article also addresses the positive aspects of social media, including its role in providing social support and fostering online communities. This source will be valuable for my analysis paper as it provides a scholarly overview of the topic and offers insights into the potential consequences of excessive social media use among adolescents.

PRINT BOOK

Format:

Author’s last name, first initial. (Year). Title of book. City: Publisher.

Example Annotation:

Johnson, M. L. (2020). Digital Disconnect: How Technology is Impacting Personal Relationships. New York, NY: HarperCollins.

In “Digital Disconnect,” Johnson explores the effects of technology on personal relationships in contemporary society. The book delves into the increasing prevalence of digital communication and its potential implications for human connection and intimacy. Drawing on research from sociology, psychology, and communication studies, the author critically examines the impact of smartphones, social media, and other digital platforms on friendships, romantic relationships, and family dynamics. Johnson raises thought-provoking questions about the trade-offs between virtual interactions and face-to-face encounters, as well as the potential erosion of empathy and authentic human connection. This book offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between technology and personal relationships, making it a relevant source for my analysis paper.