Assignment 1: The Annotated Bibliography
Objective: Assess sources for your research for your final presentation (for credibility, reliability, and relevance) and list references in proper APA format
Assignment Instructions: The Course Project for this class is divided into three major Assignments, 1) Annotated Bibliography, 2) Outline and 3) Final Presentation. The first part is the Annotated Bibliography. An annotation is a summary and evaluation, and your annotated bibliography will include a summary and evaluation of some of the sources (or references) you will use for your presentation.
To prepare for this assignment, I recommend that you do the following:
Read these directions carefully.
Review the sample annotated bibliography provided to you below.
Read the grading criteria below. The grading criteria is a detailed evaluation that I will use to assess your performance. It also will help you understand what is expected of you as you prepare your assignments.
Message me with any questions!
The reason the annotated bibliography is included as part of the research project is that writing an annotated bibliography is important in that it provides excellent preparation for the final presentation. One of the issues regarding any type of research, especially in the biosciences, medical, health/nutrition and exercise/fitness fields, is the credibility of the sources used, particularly those obtained from various websites. By forcing you to evaluate each of your potential sources carefully, the annotated bibliography helps you determine if in fact the source you chose is credible and helps you determine how relevant it is to your topic and understand the topic better which will help you develop your presentation.
For this project, you will assess three sources to include:
1) a complete citation for each source,
2) a summary of each source, and
3) an evaluation of each source.
Three sources are required for this assignment (i.e., you are to write an annotation for each source). However, you must use five or more sources in your final presentation.
Use this TEMPLATE to summarize and evaluate each of your three sources.
Citation:
Written in APA reference list format. For more help with formatting, see APA handout.
Summary:
What is the purpose of the source, review article, original research? What topics are covered? This section is generally 4-6 sentences that summarize the author’s main point. For more help, see this link on paraphrasing sources.
Evaluation:
After summarizing the article (or research paper or book), it is necessary to evaluate it and state where you found it – its source (e.g., journal, website, etc.). Briefly answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences:
What is the format or type of source (e.g., peer-reviewed journal paper, website, book)? How reliable is the information in the article, and how credible is the source (e.g., website’s sponsoring organization, journal or book publisher) and the author(s)?
For more help, see this handout on evaluating resources.
Additional Resources:
Sample Annotated Bibliography
Also, please see the resources below at The Owl at Purdue site for more information on how to write an annotated bibliography as well as other pages on the site to assist you with the other parts of the research paper:
[Annotated Bibliographies]
[Annotated Bibliography Example]
[Annotated Bibliography Samples]
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Annotated Bibliography for a Presentation on Sleep Apnea
BIOL181 Human Anatomy and Physiology American Military
The date is November 21, 2021.
Citation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/es-es/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377636
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-apnea
Conclusions and recommendations
The information in these articles provides a thorough explanation of the sleep apnea condition. These cover a wide range of topics related to the condition, including its causes, symptoms, treatment, and long-term consequences, among others. In addition, the articles are focused on providing accurate information about the most concerning patients, thereby answering the questions that patients most frequently ask about their conditions. In medicine, the visual component is extremely important, and in addition to providing all of the necessary information to patients, the articles allow the patient to visualize some aspects of the treatment, which instills some confidence in the patient when deciding whether or not to undergo the procedure treatment procedure.
Mayo Clinic is a non-profit organization that has been recognized as one of the best in the world for quality care more times than any other health-care organization in history. In the United States, the Mayo Clinic is the best hospital in the country and among the best in 14 specialties, including diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, gastroenterology and surgery, gynecology, lung surgery, and urology, according to the “Honor Roll of the Best Hospitals.” The Mayo Clinic is also the best hospital in the country and among the best in 14 specialties. News & World Report’s predictions for 2021-22.
My confidence in the source is founded on the high level of credibility enjoyed by the doctors who comprise this institution, as well as their recognition and contributions to the investigation of diseases across all disciplines. Regarding NHBLI, I can say that I believe in your strategic vision and objectives. According to my ethical principles, I believe that they must be implemented in a large number of biohuman research facilities.
Annotated Bibliography Grading Criteria
Three sources must be evaluated, each based on the following criteria:
Source selection and credibility (12 points)
• Sources are from journals, books, or websites and based on current and credible scientific work either directly or indirectly
• Sources such as “wikis” or blogs are not utilized
APA formatting of source (12 points)
• Source citations are written in APA reference list format
Summary of source (32 points) – approximately 4-6 sentences
• Topic sentence included stating the main topic of the source
• Explains whether source is original research or a review of the topic
• States main conclusions or findings
Evaluation of source (32 points) – approximately 4-6 sentences
• States source format/type (e.g., peer-reviewed journal paper, website, book)
• Provides evidence of author’s authority
• Evaluates source (e.g., website’s sponsoring organization, journal or book publisher)
Writing expectations and scientific terminology (12 points)
• Summaries and evaluations accurately apply scientific concepts and use scientific terminology correctly
• Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used throughout
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