Annotated Bibliography (ENGLISH First year level)

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Assignment 3: Annotated Bibliography (50 marks, 15%) Instructions In this assignment, you will complete an annotated bibliography with six sources. Your bibliography will include three articles from the reading list in this course. In addition, the bibliography will include at least three new sources that you will find for this assignment.

Here are the articles on our course reading list:

Bennett, S., Maton, K., & Kervin, L. (2008). The ‘digital natives’ debate: A critical review of the evidence. British Journal of Educational Technology, 39(5), 775-786. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2007.00793.x

Bullen, M., Morgan, T., & Qayyum, A. (2011). Digital learners in higher education: Generation is not the issue. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 37(1), 1-24. Retrieved from http://www.cjlt.ca/

Gordon, C., Juang, L., & Syed, M. (2007). Internet use and well-being among college students: Beyond frequency of use. Journal of College Student Development, 48(6), 674-688. doi: 10.1353/csd.2007.0065

Jones, C. & Healing, G. (2010). Net generation students: Agency and choice and the new technologies. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 26, 344-356. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2010.00370.x

Junco, R., & Cotten, S. (2011). Perceived academic effects of instant messaging use. Computers & Education, 56, 370-378. doi: 10.1016/j.compedu.2010.08.020

Margaryan, A., Littlejohn, A., & Vojt, G. (2011). Are digital natives a myth or reality? University students’ use of digital technologies. Computers & Education, 56, 429-440. doi: 10.1016/j.compedu.2010.09.004

Turkle, S. (1999). Looking toward cyberspace: Beyond grounded sociology. Cyberspace and identity. Contemporary Sociology, 28(6), 643-648. doi: 206.123.160.232

A3-2 Assignment 3

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Topic The general topic for this assignment is “the impact of digital technology.” You will need to significantly narrow down the topic to a specific focus that interests you. For example, you can explore the impact of digital technology on education, on political participation, on interpersonal communication, and on business strategies. You could also focus on the impact of digital media on different aspects of our wellbeing, i.e., social, psychological, physical, occupational, etc.

Conduct research into your chosen topic. Develop a well-focused research question, and produce an annotated bibliography using the following outline template as a guide.

Note

You do not have to submit the outline template. Later, in Assignment 4, you will write a research paper using this research material. The quality of your work now will affect your final essay.

Your annotated bibliography should include a range of arguments and discussions on your topic. Select your sources from scholarly backgrounds and a variety of perspectives. You will begin with the three articles that you selected from our course reading list. To these, you must add a minimum of three new sources.

Steps for Completion: 1. Using the skills developed in Unit 3, develop and articulate a well-focused

research question on your topic. You will include this question in the introduction to your annotated bibliography.

2. Identify the information you will need to write about your research question. Use the skills developed in Unit 3. You will need to include a list of specific questions to help direct your research in the introduction to your annotated bibliography.

3. Produce your annotated bibliography, using the template provided. Make sure you write between 250–300 words for each source. Remember to list your entries in alphabetical order, by author’s last name.

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Outline

Outline for Annotated Bibliography

Introduction • Introduce the general topic that you have been researching.

• Explain your specific research question, emphasizing the scope or specific issue of focus.

• Explain the different kinds of information you will need to find in your research so that you can answer the research question. List some specific questions that you will use to guide your research.

Citations (minimum of six citations)

For each source, include:

1. Proper APA citation. Place the sources in order alphabetically by author’s last name.

2. 250- to 300-word paragraph that includes:

o Summary—What is the main argument or conclusion?

o Relevance/authority—Does the source have the credibility necessary to contribute meaningfully to the topic? How?

o Position—What particular position does the source take towards the topic? How does it compare to other sources being looked at?

o Usefulness—How will this source be useful in answering your research question?

A3-4 Assignment 3

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Marking Guide (50 marks) Marking Criteria

Excellent Very good Satisfactory Does not meet expectations

Introduction

The assignment uses a well- focused research question that is clearly related to the given topic. (5 marks)

• Excellent, thought- provoking, focused research question is clearly related to the given topic

• Demonstrates analytical and original thought

• Very good, focused research question is clearly linked to the given topic

• Demonstrates thoughtful consideration of the topic

• A focused research question is linked to the given topic

• Demonstrates consideration of the topic

• Research question does not meet expectations

The list of specific research needs is comprehensive and logical. (5 marks)

• Excellent list of specific research needs is comprehensive and logical

• Very good list of specific research needs is logical

• Provides list of research needs

• List of specific research needs does not meet expectations

Citations

The assignment is formatted in appropriate APA style. (5 marks)

• Excellent use of APA formatting

• Good use of APA formatting

• Satisfactory use of APA formatting

• APA formatting does not meet expectations

Sources are of appropriate quality and are relevant to the selected research question. (10 marks)

• Sources are high quality, and enough content is provided to establish excellent coverage

• Sources are good quality, and there is appropriate content area coverage

• Sources are of some quality, and there is some broader content coverage

• Sources are of poor quality or not relevant to the selected research question

Summary/Discussions

The main argument/position of the source has been summarized adequately. (5 marks)

• Excellent, insightful summary of the argument or position of the source

• Good summary of the argument or position of the source

• Argument or position of the source is summarized.

• Poor or inaccurate summary of the source

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Marking Criteria

Excellent Very good Satisfactory Does not meet expectations

The explanation of how the source will contribute to the answering of the research question is clear and demonstrates an understanding of the position, field of study, and goals of the source under consideration. (10 marks)

• Succinct and insightful explanation demonstrates understanding of the source

• Clear explanation demonstrates understanding of the source

• Explanation demonstrates some understanding of the source

• Does not demonstrate clear understanding of the source

Writing

The summary/discussi ons are grammatically correct and show evidence of clear and concise expression. Vocabulary is appropriate for academic writing. (10 marks)

• Skillful stylistic choices contribute to an academic tone, clarity of content, and a convincing voice

• No or very few grammatical/us age/punctuation errors

• Stylistic choices contribute to an academic tone, clarity of content, and an appropriate voice

• Few grammatical/us age/punctuatio n errors

• An academic tone and style are applied

• Grammar and vocabulary are mostly appropriate

• Several grammatical/us age/punctuatio n errors

• Ideas may not be clearly expressed

• Tone may not be appropriate for academic writing

• Grammatical/ usage/ punctuation errors impede understanding of the assignment

Total marks out of 50 = _______

Submission Requirements This assignment must include an annotated bibliography with at least six sources and 250–300 words of writing for each source. Your bibliography must be properly formatted in APA style.

Submit your completed Assignment 3 for marking after you have completed Unit 3.

Note

You should not submit this third assignment until you have received a grade for Assignment 2.