You will create an annotated bibliography by choosing 4 sources on one of the fo

You will create an annotated bibliography by choosing 4 sources on one of the following topics:
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Using critical thinking in relation to:
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1. Fake news
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An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150-250 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.
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How do I write one?
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Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research.
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Step 1: Locate and record citations to books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. Briefly examine and review the actual items. Then choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic.
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Step 2: Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE, WE WILL BE USING APA FORMATTING.
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Step 3: You will write ONE paragraph for EACH source for the bibliography.
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Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the source and 3-4 of the following should be included in your analysis:
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(a) evaluate the authority or background of the author,- This may require doing some research on your own.
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(b) comment on the intended audience- Think about who might agree with the author or what is the purpose of the given information.
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(c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited,
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(d) explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic- How does this particular article make your argument stronger? What type of new information does it provide?
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Identifying valid sources:
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Look for the author’s credentials. Are they a person who has a documented knowledge of what they’re researching? Who is paying them to write this?
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When was the source created? Could research since the time of publishing have changed the information included in your source? If so, look for more recent works that give you the same (or different) information.
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What type of source is this – peer-edited journal, website, book?
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The depth and level of detail offered in the source. It should be appropriate to your level of understanding but use relevant vocabulary and cite research to support its information.
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EXAMPLE of 1 complete annotation:
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Ehrenreich, B. (2001). Nickel and dimed: On (not) getting by in America. New York: Henry Holt and Company.
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In this book of nonfiction based on the journalist’s experiential research, Ehrenreich attempts to ascertain whether it is currently possible for an individual to live on a minimum-wage in America. Taking jobs as a waitress, a maid in a cleaning service, and a Walmart sales employee, the author summarizes and reflects on her work, her relationships with fellow workers, and her financial struggles in each situation. An experienced journalist, Ehrenreich is aware of the limitations of her experiment and the ethical implications of her experiential research tactics and reflects on these issues in the text. The author is forthcoming about her methods and supplements her experiences with scholarly research on her places of employment, the economy, and the rising cost of living in America. Ehrenreich’s project is timely, descriptive, and well-researched.