Annotated Bibliography

Week 4: Annotated Bibliography

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· Due Sunday by 11:59pm

· Points 100

· Submitting a file upload

· Available after Mar 16 at 11:59pm

This week, you will create your annotated bibliography for the problem-solution essay. For your annotated bibliography, you will find and annotate five scholarly or academic sources. At least one of these sources must have been published in the past year. These sources will be the building blocks for your essay, so be sure to spend time searching for sources, reading critically, and evaluating the relevance of each source. Begin your annotated bibliography with your introduction to the problem-solution paper. This introduction represents a draft that you will further develop over the next few weeks.

For  each source, provide the following.

· The reference entry in APA style (This can be copied directly into the references page in your problem-solution essay.)

· A one-paragraph summary of the relevant sections of the article written in your own words

· A one-paragraph assessment of the source containing its credibility, its relevance to your essay topic, an explanation of what will be used from the article and where it will be used in your essay, and an explanation of how the source connects with other sources in your annotated bibliography.

To help make sure your document is properly formatted and meets all assignment requirements, please refer to the the Annotated Bibliography Template and Sample Annotated Bibliography located in the assignment description in Week 3.

The grading rubric for this assignment is as follows.

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This week, you will begin working on a research-based problem-solution essay to help solve a problem in your community. For the list of possible topics and complete assignment requirements, please see the project description in the course Introduction & Resources module.

The problem I have identified in my community is inadequate access to mental health services. The proof of this problem exists in various forms, including long wait times for appointments with mental health professionals, limited availability of affordable counseling services, and a lack of resources for individuals experiencing mental health crises. Additionally, there is a stigma surrounding mental health that often prevents individuals from seeking help, exacerbating the issue.

This problem is getting worse due to various factors such as increased stressors in modern life, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, and insufficient funding for mental health services. As more people experience mental health challenges, the demand for services continues to rise, leading to longer wait times and greater strain on existing resources.

My audience should care about this problem because it directly affects their well-being and that of their loved ones. Mental health issues can impact every aspect of a person's life, from their relationships to their work performance and overall quality of life. By addressing the lack of access to mental health services, we can improve the mental health outcomes of individuals in our community, leading to healthier, happier, and more productive lives for everyone.

In Week 4, you will create an annotated bibliography for the problem-solution essay. An annotated bibliography is a collection of sources that have been evaluated for content and relevance using annotations. Each annotation contains two paragraphs: a summary and an assessment of the source (described in the following section).

For your annotated bibliography, you will find five scholarly or academic sources. (You should begin your research this week and continue building your resource collection next week.) At least one of these sources must have been published in the past year. These sources will be the building blocks for your essay, so be sure to spend time searching for sources, reading critically, and evaluating the relevance of each source.

Begin your annotated bibliography with your introduction to the problem-solution paper. This introduction represents a draft that you will further develop over the next few weeks.

For  each source, provide the following.

· The APA style reference

· A one-paragraph summary of the relevant sections of the article written in your own words

· A one-paragraph assessment of the source containing its credibility, its relevance to your essay topic, an explanation of what will be used from the article and where it will be used in your essay, and an explanation of how the source connects with other sources in your annotated bibliography.

To help make sure your document is properly formatted and meets all assignment requirements, please refer to the  Annotated Bibliography TemplateLinks to an external site. Open this document with ReadSpeaker docReader and  Sample Annotated BibliographyLinks to an external site. Open this document with ReadSpeaker docReader . In addition, this week's lesson and assigned reading will help you to identify and evaluate high-quality, relevant sources.

Week 4: Annotated Bibliography

START ASSIGNMENT

· Due Sunday by 11:59pm

· Points 100

· Submitting a file upload

· Available after Mar 16 at 11:59pm

This week, you will create your annotated bibliography for the problem-solution essay. For your annotated bibliography, you will find and annotate five scholarly or academic sources. At least one of these sources must have been published in the past year. These sources will be the building blocks for your essay, so be sure to spend time searching for sources, reading critically, and evaluating the relevance of each source. Begin your annotated bibliography with your introduction to the problem-solution paper. This introduction represents a draft that you will further develop over the next few weeks.

For  each source, provide the following.

· The reference entry in APA style (This can be copied directly into the references page in your problem-solution essay.)

· A one-paragraph summary of the relevant sections of the article written in your own words

· A one-paragraph assessment of the source containing its credibility, its relevance to your essay topic, an explanation of what will be used from the article and where it will be used in your essay, and an explanation of how the source connects with other sources in your annotated bibliography.

To help make sure your document is properly formatted and meets all assignment requirements, please refer to the the Annotated Bibliography Template and Sample Annotated Bibliography located in the assignment description in Week 3.

The grading rubric for this assignment is as follows.

Action

Click the Start Assignment button to begin.

Once you have uploaded your files, click Submit Assignment.

Rubric

Annotated Bibliography Rubric

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