Write a 150-200 words annotated bibliography of an empirical peer-reviewed paper no older than 5 years.

Instructions:
Write a 150-200 words annotated bibliography of an empirical peer-reviewed paper no older than 5 years.
Follow the American Psychology Association (APA) writing style (Two-spaced, 12 points Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins)
Do not quote.
Use the third person pronouns in this academic paper.
Parts of the Annotated Bibliography:
1. Title Page
Top of Page (Running head; Page number)
Center of Page (Title of the Paper; Purpose of the Paper; Student’s First and Last Name; Name of the University)
Bottom of Page (Author Note; Course Prefix, Number, and Name; Course Instructor).
2. Content Page
On the top of the page write the reference of the source (the source cited in the paper should be appropriately documented and cited following the APA writing style format).
a) The thesis and scope of the study: name the hypothesis of the study and what population was studied.
b) Methodology and main points: mention if the study was a survey, case study, type of experiment, etc., and who the subjects were and how they were recruited.
c) Conclusion or findings.
d) Evaluation of the study: evaluate work’s relationship to other works in the area of study.
e) Include a 2-3 academically written sentences that express the strengths and weakness

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Annotated Bibliography_Rubric (2018 Fall)
Annotated Bibliography_Rubric (2018 Fall)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmission timeline
10 pts
Excellent
Assignment submitted on time.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Assignment not submitted on time
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCover page
1 pts
Excellent
The cover page is in place and the information on it is accurate and complete.
0 pts
Unacceptable
The cover page is missing.
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Source(s)
10 pts
Excellent
The source is a credible empirical peer-reviewed paper presenting qualitative/quantitative or mixed methods research on the selected topic.
0 pts
Unacceptable
The source is NOT a credible empirical peer-reviewed paper presenting qualitative/quantitative or mixed methods research on the selected topic.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
20 pts
Excellent
Shows careful reading and clear understanding of source content. Writing reflects analysis of the source. The content of the assignment follows exactly the required structure: a) The thesis and scope of the study: name the hypothesis of the study and what population was studied. b) Methodology and main points: mention if the study was a survey, case study, type of experiment, etc., and who the subjects were and how they were recruited. c) Conclusion or findings. d) Evaluation of the study: evaluate work’s relationship to other works in the area of study. e) Include a 2-3 academically written sentences that express the strengths and weaknesses of the paper.
15 pts
Average
Shows somewhat careful reading and clear understanding of source content. Writing is missing a reflective analysis of the source. The content of the assignment does not follow the instructions and 1-2 elements are not discussed within the paper.
5 pts
Needs Improvement
Demonstrates there was not a careful reading or clear understanding of source The content of the assignment does not follow the instructions and 3-4 elements are not discussed within the paper.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Little or no information relevant to the source or the topic is included Little evidence of a careful reading of the source.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
4 pts
Excellent
Writing is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Correct use of punctuation. No spelling errors.
3 pts
Average
Writing is mostly clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. Contains minor problems with sentence structure and some grammatical errors, as well as several minor errors in punctuation and spelling.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. Contains serious problems with sentence structure and grammar, as well as numerous major and/or minor errors in punctuation and spelling.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Citations/Reference(s)
5 pts
Excellent
All APA bibliographic citation(s) and/or references are accurate.
4 pts
Average
Minor errors of APA bibliographic citation(s) and/or references.
1 pts
Needs Improvement
There are some major errors in APA formatting
0 pts
Unacceptable
Citation(s)/reference(s) have not been formatted following APA writing style or are missing from the annotated bibliography
5 pts
Total Points: 50

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