Assignment Instructions
Annotated Bibliography Assignment
Week 5 Assignment: Create a document in Microsoft Word that is formatted as an annotated bibliography. On the document:
- State the format style you are using: Chicago, APA, MLA, or Bluebook.
- The annotated bibliography can easily be built from the source search worksheet used in week 3 of this course and additional sources you have selected.
- List at least four (4), different types of credible sources (not just four websites) you will use in your final career interest project.
- Two (2) of these sources should be scholarly and from the APUS library.
- Provide the essential information for each source including
- author name(s)
- title of the source
- and other details required by your chosen citation style.
- For each source, write an original paragraph of five to eight (5-8) sentences
- summarizing the source information (annotations)
- evaluating the sources and explaining why the source could be relevant to your project
- Write the summary in your own words rather than providing a copy of the abstract.
After submitting the assignment, review your similarity score and make sure your score is less than 20%. If it is higher than 20%, expand on your summary and explanation then submit the revision.
Information about creating an annotated bibliography and what one looks like can be found in the APUS library: http://library.sjsu.edu/video/annotated-bibliographies
Remember: Select ONE citation method you want to use based on your academic degree program. Return to Lesson 4 if you need to see the list of disciplines and their corresponding citation styles. The majority of students will probably use APA, but MLA, but Chicago/Turabian may also be used.
Upload your annotated bibliography by 11:55 PM (EDT) Sunday of Week 5.
Annotated Bibliography 100 % Exemplary4 ptsAccomplished3.4 ptsDeveloping3 ptsBeginning2.6 ptsDid not attempt0 pts Critical Thinking Source Annotations 16 % Source Annotations(Summaries)
Exemplary
Paragraph provides appropriate, detailed, and informative summaries for four (4) or more reference sources.
Accomplished
Paragraph provides appropriate summaries for three (3) reference sources.
Developing
Paragraph provides appropriate summaries for two (2) reference sources.
Beginning
Paragraph provides appropriate summary for one (1) reference source.
Did not attempt
Did not include annotations.
Evaluations 16 %
Exemplary
Paragraph includes four evaluations that clearly explain why the sources were chosen.
Accomplished
Paragraph includes three evaluations that clearly explain why the sources were chosen.
Developing
Paragraph includes two evaluations that clearly explain why the sources were chosen.
Beginning
Paragraph includes one evaluation that clearly explains why the sources were chosen.
Did not attempt
Did not include evaluations.
Research 16 %
Exemplary
All sources are credible, at least four (4) are scholarly materials from the APUS library.
Accomplished
All sources are credible. Three (3) are scholarly materials from the APUS library.
Developing
All sources are credible. Two (2) are scholarly materials from the APUS library.
Beginning
All sources are credible. One (1) is scholarly and from the APUS library.
Did not attempt
Sources lack credibility or are not scholarly and from the APUS library.
Assignment Criteria 16 % Followed directions
Exemplary
Four (4) or more varied sources are in correct Annotated Bibliography format.
Accomplished
Three (3) varied sources are in correct Annotated Bibliography format.
Developing
Two (2) sources are in correct Annotated Bibliography format.
Beginning
One (1) source is in correct Annotated Bibliography format.
Did not attempt
Sources are not in correct Annotated Bibliography format.
Communication fluency 16 % ILO-IS A.5 Paragraphs
Exemplary
Paragraphs are more than five (5) sentences and presents substantially error-free prose to general and specialized audiences.
Accomplished
Paragraphs are at least five (5) sentences and presents error-free prose to general and specialized audiences.
Developing
Paragraphs contain four (4) sentences and no more than two (2) errors that do not detract from the prose as a whole.
Beginning
Paragraphs contain three (3) sentences with no more than four (4) errors that do not detract from the prose as a whole.
Did not attempt
Paragraphs are not fully developed, do not present prose clearly, or may not direct it to general or specialized audiences. Errors may detract from the prose as a whole.
Formatting 10 % ILO-DLA.5 APA, MLA, or Chicago
Exemplary
Four (4) or more sources are formatted correctly using one (1) formatting style. Free of typos or grammatical errors.
Accomplished
Contains no more than two (2) formatting errors.
Developing
Contains no more than three (3) formatting errors.
Beginning
Contains four (4) or more formatting errors.
Did not attempt
Did not consistently use one (1) formatting style.
