DBA 701- 5.4

The following is an example outline of an annotated bibliography when using a selected article obtained through the OCLS database. Your actual reference should be cited using proper APA formatting and be used as a form of a heading above the three paragraphs (see example that follows). The first paragraph serves as a summary of the article, the second paragraph is an application of the article to the workplace and or scholarly pursuits, and the third paragraph is a reflection on the relevance of the article to you and your research interests.

Cook, D. M., & Bero, L. A. (200). The politics of smoking in federal buildings: An executive

order case study. American Journal of Public Health, 99(9), 1588–1595. doi:10.1025/APJH.2008.151829 Paragraph 1: Summarize the article. Name and define the topic(s). Identify key points made in the article. Paragraph 2: Explain why this topic is relevant for the selected study. Make the connections: a)

correlate the topic to a particular model or specific literature, (b) identify any new or reinforced concepts that tie to or integrate with the present study concepts, and or(c) identify any contradictory information. State the implications of the topic or topics from a Christian worldview.

Paragraph 3: Provide a general assessment or analysis of the topic. What areas of address in

the article are capable of immediate practical application or are supportive of scholarly research? Identify areas of agreement or disagreement? What was your favorite quote? What new term(s) may be added to your growing lexicon? Identify questions for future inquiry. What topics or resource leads did the article provide for which you have further interest in researching (e.g., a model, concept, theory, program, a referenced article, website, film, YouTube clip, or book)?

Note: Annotated bibliography entries are written in block paragraph form using single spacing/ The reason is that it provides a condensed format for ease of reference at a later date. When writing your annotated bibliography do not include the paragraph designations: Paragraph 1, Paragraph 2, Paragraph 3. They were used above to better illustrate the required format for the bibliography. Bibliographies make use of paraphrasing. The only direct quote that should be included in your annotation is one used to describe your favorite quote, as indicated in the Paragraph 3 description above. Refer to the Purdue Online Website Paraphrase: Write It In Your Own Words for useful information about the importance of paraphrasing, the steps to achieve effective paraphrasing, and examples.