Annotated Bibliography

SCIN130 - Introduction to Biology with Lab

American Public University System May 2018

Annotated Bibliography Grading Criteria

Three sources must be evaluated, each based on the following criteria:

Source selection and credibility (12 points)

• Sources are from journals, books, or websites and based on current and credible scientific work either directly or indirectly

• Sources such as “wikis” or blogs are not utilized

APA formatting of source (12 points)

• Source citations are written in APA reference list format

Summary of source (32 points) – approximately 4-6 sentences

• Topic sentence included stating the main topic of the source • Explains whether source is original research or a review of the topic • States main conclusions or findings

Evaluation of source (32 points) – approximately 4-6 sentences

• States source format/type (e.g., peer-reviewed journal paper, website, book) • Provides evidence of author’s authority • Evaluates source (e.g., website’s sponsoring organization, journal or book publisher)

Writing expectations and scientific terminology (12 points)

• Summaries and evaluations accurately apply scientific concepts and use scientific terminology correctly

• Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used throughout