“Annotated Bibliography: Validating Sources for Effective Research”

Key Components of the Assignment:
Sources:
Select four sources related to your research question.
Ensure at least two sources are from scholarly journal articles.
All sources should be high-quality and relevant to your research project.
Content and Organization:
Include your name and a title reflecting your topic on the first page.
Indicate your research question below the title.
Create an annotated bibliography for each source, including:
Reference citation in APA format.
Annotation of 150 ± 25 words, including a summary, evaluation, and use of the source.
Order the references alphabetically by the first word of the citation.
Language Choices:
Maintain a consistent and purposeful writing style.
Ensure readability and clarity.
Adhere to academic writing conventions (punctuation, word-level accuracy, sentence-level accuracy).
Revise language choices to meet style and readability goals.
Length and Format:
Each annotation should be 125-175 words.
The entire assignment should be at least 600 words.
Follow APA style elements (one-inch margins, double spacing, easy-to-read font, hanging indent for citations).
Reflection Questions:
Answer separately in the comments box upon submission, addressing:
Personal goals for the assignment.
Language choices and their alignment with goals.
Areas of pride in the assignment.
Challenges faced and additional support needed.
Revision and Resubmission:
Revise based on feedback, track changes, and complete a revision reflection.
Use strikethrough for deletions and bold-face for additions.
Answer reflection questions about the feedback addressed and not addressed, and why.
Purpose and Goals:
Research Skills: Identify and evaluate valid and reliable sources.
Analytical Skills: Explain the relevance and nature of the sources.
APA Formatting: Set up an annotated bibliography in APA format.
Writing Proficiency: Demonstrate accurate grammar and mechanics in writing.