Annotation Bibliography Module 2
Theoretical Article Summary APA Formatted Reference: Theoretical description: summarize the theory in a few sentences Research Question/Topic/Theme: summarize in a few sentences Main Contribution(s): 3-4 sentence high-level summary Theoretical Characteristics (a few words about each) How Clear is the article?
How Accurate does the theory seem?
How Current/Timely does the topic seem?
How Valid, Credible, Reliable is any evidence presented?
What are the main Limitations, either from the authors or from your own read of the article?
How could this topic/theory be Tested Empirically, either from the authors or from your own read?
Empirical Research Article Summary APA Formatted Reference: Theoretical description: summarize the theory in a few sentences Research Question/Topic/Theme: summarize in a few sentences Hypotheses: Empirical Characteristics (a few words about each) Operational Description of IV(s) and DV(s)
Description of Sample (size, demographics)
Statistical Analyses used
Description of Results
Real-world Applications
What are the main Limitations, either from the authors or from your own read of the article?
Ideas for Future Research