Explains whether source is original research or a review of the topic

Annotated Bibliography Grading Criteria

Three sources must be evaluated, each based on the following criteria:
Source selection and credibility (12 points)
Sources are from journals, books, or websites and based on current and credible scientific work either directly or indirectly
Sources such as “wikis” or blogs are not utilized
APA formatting of source (12 points)
Source citations are written in APA reference list format
Summary of source (32 points) – approximately 4-6 sentences
Topic sentence included stating the main topic of the source
Explains whether source is original research or a review of the topic
States main conclusions or findings
Evaluation of source (32 points) – approximately 4-6 sentences
States source format/type (e.g., peer-reviewed journal paper, website, book)
Provides evidence of author’s authority
Evaluates source (e.g., website’s sponsoring organization, journal or book publisher)
Writing expectations and scientific terminology (12 points)
Summaries and evaluations accurately apply scientific concepts and use scientific terminology correctly
Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used throughout

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