Assignment 3: Annotated Bibliography

An Annotated Bibliography is the result of a critical review of sources of information and the organization of those sources in preparation for writing the Research Project. The description and evaluation of sources allows students to choose specific sources of information that are most relevant to the topic. This evaluative process goes beyond simply collecting and listing references and requires students to review the specific content of each source. Students will submit an organized list of at least six (6) sources and an accompanying summary for each in order to explain, assess, and evaluate their relevance to the Research Project.

Information at the following is helpful in completing this portion: https://icampus.strayer.edu/sites/default/files/lrc/Writing_an_Annotated_Bibliography.pdf
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
Submit six (6) credible and evidence-based scholarly references for use in the Research Project.
Provide a descriptive summary of at least 150 words for each reference.
Evaluate the relevance and applicability of each reference to your chosen topic.
Organize the references in alphabetical order.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in crime and criminal behavior.
Write clearly and concisely about crime and criminal behavior using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 150
Assignment 3: Annotated Bibliography
Criteria

Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D

Fair
70-79% C

Proficient
80-89% B

Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Submit six (6) credible and evidence-based scholarly references for use in the Research Project.
Weight: 25%
Did not submit or incompletely submitted six (6) credible and evidence-based scholarly references for use in the Research Project.
Insufficiently submitted six (6) credible and evidence-based scholarly references for use in the Research Project.
Partially submitted six (6) credible and evidence-based scholarly references for use in the Research Project.
Satisfactorily submitted six (6) credible and evidence-based scholarly references for use in the Research Project.
Thoroughly submitted six (6) credible and evidence-based scholarly references for use in the Research Project.
2. Provide a descriptive summary of at least 150 words for each reference.

Weight: 25%
Did not submit or incompletely provided a descriptive summary of at least 150 words for each reference.
Insufficiently provided a descriptive summary of at least 150 words for each reference.
Partially provided a descriptive summary of at least 150 words for each reference.
Satisfactorily provided a descriptive summary of at least 150 words for each reference.
Thoroughly provided a descriptive summary of at least 150 words for each reference.
3. Evaluate the relevance and applicability of each reference to your chosen topic.
Weight: 25%
Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the relevance and applicability of each reference to your chosen topic.
Insufficiently evaluated the relevance and applicability of each reference to your chosen topic.
Partially evaluated the relevance and applicability of each reference to your chosen topic.
Satisfactorily evaluated the relevance and applicability of each reference to your chosen topic.
Thoroughly evaluated the relevance and applicability of each reference to your chosen topic.
4. Organize the references in alphabetical order.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely organized the references in alphabetical order.
Insufficiently organized the references in alphabetical order.
Partially organized the references in alphabetical order.
Satisfactorily organized the references in alphabetical order.
Thoroughly organized the references in alphabetical order.
5. Conform to the APA formatting standards.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely conformed to the APA formatting standards.
Insufficiently conformed to the APA formatting standards.
Partially conformed to the APA formatting standards.
Satisfactorily conformed to the APA formatting standards.
Thoroughly conformed to the APA formatting standards.
6. Display accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar and write in a clear and organized manner.
Weight: 10%
More than 8 errors present
7-8 errors present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present