The following prompts can be used to craft the summary of the annotated sources:
Provide a brief synopsis of the main points made in the article.
What was the problem the researcher(s) addressed?
What was the purpose of this research?
What are the research questions?
What research design and methods were employed in this research?
What were the findings or results of the research?
Conclude with your assessment of the overall quality of the article and the implications for future research.
Part 3:
After completing Parts 1 and 2, reflect on what insights you have developed about your topic. Summarize and discuss key themes that emerge from the articles that you reviewed to illustrate what you have learned .
To address each component of this assignment, be sure to structure your presentation clearly using appropriate headings and subheadings.
Tips
Reminder: If you have not yet done so, be sure to schedule a time to conduct a video chat or phone conversation with your professor sometime within this first week of the course to receive feedback on your research interests and to help refine your ideas into a workable topic. You may want to consider scheduling this call after you receive feedback on your first assignment so that your professor can address any questions you may have.
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Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages
References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources
Your annotated bibliography should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your work should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
