Research is a process. It requires that we dig and read and examine different perspectives on the same issue and that we look at those resources critically. The annotated bibliography helps us to organize our research and our thoughts about that research.
You can find more information regarding annotated bibliographies at the Purdue Online Writing Lab at this link: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/ To compile an annotated bibliography, first, collect the 10 articles that you feel are most helpful in understanding and exploring your topic. Try to pick articles and resources from a variety of places. You may also include videos, movies, blogs, etc. However, you also want to balance those resources with credible research and articles from journals and other databases. For each resource, first type the APA reference list citation.
Then, write a paragraph about the article. The paragraph should describe the articles point of view and the point that the author is trying to make. It should be a specific summary but shouldnt try to restate every point in the entire article. The paragraph should also include several sentences about your assessment of the article/resource. What does it bring to your particular understanding of your topic? Are there any places where the article fails to make its point? Does the article leave you with more questions about the subject? This paragraph will help you when you begin writing longer papers as youll be able to return to the annotated bibliography and quickly flip through the references instead of re-reading them all. Think of the annotated bibliography as a tool for you to use as the researcher. It helps you organize your research. It may also help you to see where you need to conduct more research. If you find that several of your resources leave you with the same questions, then you might want to dig further to find more resources on that part of the topic.
The articles/resources that you choose for your annotated bibliography are not the ONLY articles/resources youll be allowed to use. They are only a stepping stone. If, as you begin to write other papers, you find that you need to add more resources or trade one resource for another, you can absolutely do that.
Annotate 10 articles/resources that you have found while researching your topic
Organize in alphabetical order as you would an APA reference page
Typed/double spaced
Times New Roman 12 font
Correct APA format
Remember to include a title page with your name and include page numbers title header on each page
An annotated bibliography should also have a title
Write in third person point of view (No first or second person pronouns)
This is a HIGH STAKES WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Use the Purdue OWL website or your textbook to help you with APA format and citations
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