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.
Category: Academic Writing
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“Annotated Bibliography: Validating Sources for Effective Research”
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“Understanding the Impact of Citations on Finance Articles: A Review and Reflection”
Key Components of the Assignment:
Source Identification:
Use the following article as reference:
Citations and the readers’ information-extracting costs of finance articles – ScienceDirect (umgc.edu)
Provide an APA-style reference and URL to the article.
Content and Organization:
Summarize the article (1-2 paragraphs).
Describe a related real-life situation (1-2 paragraphs).
Explain the connection to your field of study (1 paragraph).
List two or more research questions related to the issue.
Language Choices:
Ensure consistent writing style, readability, and adherence to academic writing conventions (punctuation, word-level, and sentence-level accuracy).
Length and Format:
At least 700 words.
Incorporate APA style
Berninger, Marc, Kiesel, Florian, Schiereck, Dirk, & Gaar, Eduard. (2021). Citations and the readers’ information-extracting costs of finance articles. Journal of Banking & Finance, 131, 106188-. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbankfin.2021.106188
Reflection Questions:
Answer separately in the comments box upon submission, addressing personal goals, language choices, areas of pride, and challenges.
Revision and Resubmission:
Revise based on feedback, track changes, and complete a revision reflection.
Purpose and Goals:
Writing Process: Begin exploring a topic relevant to your field.
Paragraph Composition: Develop clear explanations of events or issues.
Grammar and Mechanics: Demonstrate accuracy in writing.
Research Skills: Identify reliable sources and use proper documentation. -
Title: “Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Analysis”
Key Components of the Assignment:
Sources:
Use and cite at least eight sources, including at least three from scholarly journals.
Sources should be reliable, current, and relevant to your research question.
Incorporate sources into your writing smoothly, with appropriate transitions and explanations.
Content and Organization:
Introduction: Engage readers, provide background, and present a clear thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs: Develop unified, coherent, and well-supported paragraphs that begin with topic sentences and use transitions as needed.
Conclusion: Summarize key points, reiterate the thesis, and leave the reader with a final thought or “So what?” statement.
APA Reference List: Include all cited sources in alphabetical order.
Language Choices:
Maintain a consistent and purposeful writing style.
Ensure readability and clarity.
Follow academic writing conventions (punctuation, word-level accuracy, sentence-level accuracy).
Use third-person point of view, avoid second person “you,” and limit first-person statements.
Length and Format:
At least 2000 words, including references.
Follow APA style guidelines (one-inch margins, double spacing, 10-12 point font, title page).
Reflection Questions:
Answer separately in the comments box upon submission, addressing:
Personal goals for the assignment.
Language choices and any difficulties incorporating direct quotes.
Areas of pride in the assignment.
Challenges faced and additional support needed.
Purpose and Goals:
Research Skills: Use research to inform or persuade an audience.
Analytical Skills: Formulate unified, coherent, and well-supported arguments.
Source Integration: Select and use sources to support writing, documenting them in APA style.
Writing Proficiency: Demonstrate accurate grammar and mechanics.
Feedback Utilization: Participate in the process of receiving and incorporating feedback. -
“Preserving Racing Heritage: Why Electric Cars Cannot Fully Replace Petrol Cars”
Heres my topic and some example of sub topics, i really need you to keep the sub topic about racing and heritage:
Topic:
Issue: “Can electric cars truly replace petrol cars?”
No,
C/A: Some would argue that yes they should replace…
MIS: However this paper argues no, they shouldn’t, because…
Discussion (min. 2, max 3 subheadings)
Environmental issues
Petrol cars have the gas emissions but what happens to the huge batteries of electric cars when they are dead
Racing / Heritage
All of the important history, craftmanship, racing etc
Implementation
How would that work in poor countries where they cant afford etc…
VERY IMPORTANT:
MINIMUM 5 ACADEMIC RECENT (MAX 3 YEARS OLD), PEER-REVIEWED SOURCES FROM THIS WEBSTIE: https://hesso.swisscovery.slsp.ch/discovery/search?query=any,contains,electric%20petrol%20cars&tab=MyInst_and_CI_and_ExtDS&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI_and_ExtDS&vid=41SLSP_HES:VU1&mfacet=tlevel,include,peer_reviewed,1&mfacet=searchcreationdate,include,2021%7C,%7C2024,1&lang=en&offset=0
MAKE SURE TO APPLY THE FILTERS “PEER reviewed” AND FROM YEAR 2021 – 2024
Also i need a bit of work already for Friday 24 may, 13:15 to be able to show my teacher what i have started with
PLEASE REALLY CHECK THE RUBRIC AND MAKE SURE TO ACE ALL OF THE CRITERIAS