Homework: Annotated Bibliography Instruction
You are required to submit an Annotated Bibliography with at least two sources. Remember, a minimum of three sources are required for the paper, so you will continue to add to your research list.
How to Begin:
• First, using your course resources on finding sources, locate at least two scholarly sources that represent positions on your topic. This source selection should be guided by a research question.
• Next, read and annotate (take notes, highlight, underline, pose questions, respond) to your sources. Your goal is to ensure you understand the source's main points.
• Then, reference the book, article, or document using APA style citation and begin writing your annotations.
How to Annotate:
Write two paragraphs of annotations for EACH SOURCE. The information included in each paragraph should be as follows:
Paragraph 1 (Summarize): Completely and respectfully summarize the source. What argument is being made? What evidence is given in support of the argument? Be detailed and specific. What strategies does the author use to make her/his argument?
Paragraph 2 (Asses and Reflect): Is the author credible? How or why? Is the source useful (think about why the source deserves to have a voice in your paper or how it compliments your research)? How does it help shape the information you will present in your paper? Think not only about the information it provides, but also how that information is useful when joined with your other source(s).
How It Should Look:
Be sure to consult the example provided. A few key points:
1. Bibliography must be in alphabetical order by the first item in the reference citation (usually the author's last name)
2. Bibliographies must have hanging indent on the second and each additional line of each source:
• Select the text where you want to add a hanging indent.
• Go to Home > Paragraph dialog launcher. > Indents and Spacing.
• Under Special, select Hanging. You can adjust the depth of the indent using the By field.
• Select OK.
3. Bibliographies must be double-spaced.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.