ANNOTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Annotated Bibliography

Assignment Objective: To summarize an article from scholarly literature.

Peer review is a process that journals use to ensure that the articles they publish represent the best scientific evidence currently available. Publications that do not use peer review (Time, Southern Living, Good Housekeeping) rely on the judgment of the editors and scientific merit cannot be assured. How can you tell if a journal is peer reviewed? Look at this website: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/lsl/help/modules/peer.html (Links to an external site.)

 

An annotated bibliography 1) cites the complete reference, 2) describes the information provided, and 3) informs the reader of the usefulness and quality of the sources cited. The length is typically not more than 150 words (a paragraph) per source. Review and follow the information from Cornell University about preparing an annotated bibliography: http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill28.htm

 

Directions for Individual Assignment:

1. Conduct a search using at least one scholarly electronic database, such as CINAHL or OVID, and select articles from peer-reviewed journals on the selected topic. If you are unfamiliar with searching the databases, listen to the orientation video on Canvas (under Course Documents). You may also go into the library and consult the reference librarian for help. A “Google” search or general Internet search is not acceptable; neither is asking a librarian to conduct the search for you.

2. Find one (1) scholarly article on related to any topic addressed in this course. Choose current article (less than 5 years old). The article must be from a professional and peer-reviewed journal.

3. You may NOT repeat an article someone else has chosen. 

4. Critically read and appraise the articles. Prepare an annotated bibliography of the article. For guidance: http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill26.htm

5. Create a Word document with a title page, use page headers and numbers. No reference is needed, because the reference is part of the annotated bibliography.

 

 TOPICS : ANY TOPIC ON HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT CAN BE CHOSEN FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.

 

Evaluation Criteria for Annotated Bibliography	Points Possible
Complete reference in correct APA format	7
Concise synopsis	7
Evaluation of author credibility	7
Appropriateness of material for target audience	7
Evaluation of readability and usefulness of information	7
Writing composition: use of third person; error-free spelling, correct grammar and sentence structure	7
Final total	42

 

Rubric

Annotated Bibliography

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA format	7.0 pts Well done Complete reference in correct APA format 5.0 pts Good Complete reference in APA format, with 1-2 errors 3.0 pts Fair Complete reference in APA format, with 3-4 errors 1.0 pts Weak Complete reference in APA format, with 5+ errors	7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSynopsis	7.0 pts Well done Concise, organized, and complete synopsis 5.0 pts Good Complete synopsis, but slightly disorganized 3.0 pts Fair Complete synopsis, but significantly disorganized 1.0 pts Weak Disorganized and incomplete synopsis	7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAuthor credibility	7.0 pts Well done Completely and accurately evaluates author credibility 5.0 pts Good Evaluates author credibility with minor omissions 3.0 pts Fair Makes passing mention of authors but does not evaluate credibility 1.0 pts Weak Does not evaluate author credibility	7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTarget audience	7.0 pts Well done Accurately and completely addresses appropriateness of material for target audience 5.0 pts Good Addresses appropriateness of material for target audience, with minor ommissions 3.0 pts Fair Addresses appropriateness of material for target audience, with major ommissions 1.0 pts Weak Does not address appropriateness of material for target audience	7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReadability and usefulness	7.0 pts Well done Completely and accurately evaluates of readability and usefulness of information 5.0 pts Good Evaluates of readability and usefulness of information, with minor ommissions 3.0 pts Fair Evaluates of readability and usefulness of information, with major ommissions 1.0 pts Weak Does not evaluate readability and usefulness of information	7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComposition	7.0 pts Well done Error-free writing composition (use of third person; correct spelling, correct grammar and sentence structure) 5.0 pts Good 1-2 errors in writing composition (use of third person; correct spelling, correct grammar and sentence structure) 3.0 pts Fair 3-4 errors in writing composition (use of third person; correct spelling, correct grammar and sentence structure) 1.0 pts Weak 5+ errors in writing composition (use of third person; correct spelling, correct grammar and sentence structure)	7.0 pts
Total Points: 42.0