” how are language and thought created?” To write an annotated bibliography, you
Cite the source (your article) on the first line of the page according to APA. Double-space the source and the body of your annotated bibliography.
Type an overview of what a reader would find in the article you chose. Summarize the article. This is usually about five or six sentences. 3. The annotated Bibliography must be formatted according to APA style of writing (Review the APA PowerPoint for examples).
A descriiption and examples for an Annotated Bibliography are provided in the Annotated Bibliography PowerPoint under the ‘Helpful Resources’ link.
Formatting examples:
According to APA, the basic citation format for a book is:
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capitalize the first letter after a colon. Location: drafter.
• Note: For “Location,” you should always list the city and the state using the two-letter postal abbreviation without periods (New York, NY).
According to APA, the basic citation format for a journal article is:
Last, F. M., & Last, F. M. (Year drafted). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. Pages.
Grading Rubric:
1. Did the student’s annotated bibliography address one of the topics provided (10 points.)? _______
2. Is the assignment formatted according to the APA style of writing (Times New Roman Font, 12 pt, Double spaced, etc.)? (5 points) _________
3. Is the article from a reputable site (No Wiki)? (10 points) __________
4. Did the writer provide the URL for the article? (5 points) _________
5. Did the writer cite the source appropriately? (10 points) _______
6. Did the writer adequately explain the article content (i.e., discussed research addressed in the article, research finding, analysis of the article, provide adequate evidence to support the writer’s analysis, etc.)? ( 10 points) ________