Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the How to Create an Annotated Bibliography video. Additionally, refer to the final project description for your Research Proposal Project final paper in Week 6 to ensure that the articles you are selecting are appropriate for the final project.

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A concise and focused annotated bibliography is a crucial research tool. Focused on analysis and synthesis, it enables the researcher to discern the most beneficial resources in the context of their research.

In your paper,

· Select five articles you might consider using in your Research Proposal Project final paper.

· The articles should be scholarly and peer-reviewed and no older than five years. The Writing Center resource Choosing the Best Sources and Evidence Links to an external site. may be helpful when selecting your articles.

· Summarize the articles in one paragraph each.

· Analyze why each article would or would not be beneficial in the context of your research in another paragraph.

Your submission must list the APA reference before each of the article summaries. The Annotated Bibliography Links to an external site. resource demonstrates the layout of an annotated bibliography.

The Annotated Bibliography paper

· must be 2 to 3 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references) and formatted according to APA Style Links to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word Links to an external site. resource.

· must include a separate title page with the following in title case:

· title of paper in bold font

· Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.

· student’s name

· name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)

· course name and number

· instructor’s name

· due date

· must utilize academic voice.

· Review the Academic Voice Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance.

· must use at least 5 scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible resources in addition to the course text.

· The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources Links to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.

· To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, refer to this Quick and Easy Library Research Links to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.

· You may also refer to the How to Use Library OneSearch Links to an external site. tutorial, which explains keyword searching process in the library to find scholarly articles, or the Advanced Internet Search Techniques Links to an external site. tip sheet, which provides some tips and strategies to make finding credible online research in a search engine such as Google easier and more efficient.

· must document any information used from resources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your Paper Links to an external site. guide.

· must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.

· Refer to the APA: Formatting Your References List Links to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Follow this tutor-tone, step-by-step guide to plan, research, write, format, and proofread a concise, high-quality annotated bibliography that meets every requirement of the rubric.

1. Read the assignment and watch the video (5–10 minutes)

1.1. Open the “How to Create an Annotated Bibliography” video and the Week 6 final project brief. Confirm that your topic for the Research Proposal Project aligns with the five articles you will select.
1.2. Print or save the assignment rubric and the APA formatting guide so you can check requirements while you write.

2. Choose a tight research topic (10–15 minutes)

2.1. If you already have a Week 6 proposal topic, write one clear sentence that states your research question or focus.
2.2. Keep the scope narrow (e.g., “Effects of mindfulness interventions on middle-school student attention” rather than “mindfulness in education”). A focused topic makes it easier to find five strong, current articles.

3. Search for scholarly articles (30–60 minutes)

3.1. Use the University library OneSearch or academic databases (e.g., ERIC, PsycINFO, PubMed, JSTOR). Use keywords from your topic: combine terms with Boolean operators (AND, OR). Example: mindfulness AND middle school AND attention.
3.2. Apply filters: peer-reviewed, publication date ≤ 5 years.
3.3. Save full citations and PDFs immediately into a folder (or citation manager: Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote). Label files with first author and year (e.g., Smith2021.pdf).
3.4. Aim to collect 8–10 candidate articles so you can choose the five best.

4. Evaluate and select the best five articles (20–30 minutes)

4.1. Skim abstracts and conclusions to assess relevance, methodology, sample size, and findings.
4.2. Prioritize empirical studies, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses that directly inform your Research Proposal. Avoid opinion pieces or non-peer-reviewed sources.
4.3. Ensure diversity among methods (qualitative/quantitative) if that strengthens your final paper.

5. Draft each annotation (two paragraphs per source)

Format per source (APA citation first, then two paragraphs):

A. APA citation (hanging indent on references page; for the annotation itself, place the full APA reference flush left above the annotation).
Template example:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article: Subtitle if any. Journal Name, volume(issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxxxx

B. Summary paragraph (one paragraph, ~70–100 words):

Concisely state the research question/purpose, methods, key results, and conclusions.
Use active academic voice and avoid lengthy quotations.

C. Analysis paragraph (one paragraph, ~70–100 words):

Explain how this article would support or limit your Research Proposal Project. Address: methodology strengths/limitations, relevance to your question, population/sample fit, and potential bias or gaps.
State explicitly whether you will likely use the article in the final paper and why.

Length guidance: Each annotated source = ~150–200 words total (two paragraphs). Five sources ≈ 750–1,000 words, which fits a 2–3 page requirement when double-spaced.

6. Write the title page and formatting rules (10–15 minutes)

6.1. Title page (separate): Title of paper in bold (title case), then one blank line, then student name, institution, course name and number, instructor, and due date. Use APA title page format as required by your Writing Center.
6.2. Document format: 12-pt Times New Roman (or permitted font), double-spaced, 1-inch margins, page numbers in upper right. Use a running head only if your instructor requires it (most courses do not).

7. Compile the annotated bibliography body (20–30 minutes)

7.1. Place each APA reference then the two annotation paragraphs immediately after it. Leave a blank line between entries.
7.2. Do not include a “References” heading in the main body—use a separate References page that lists the same five citations in APA format (hanging indent). If the rubric expects only the five articles, the References page will mirror the citations used in annotations.

8. Use academic voice and avoid plagiarism (throughout)

8.1. Write in formal academic tone. Avoid contractions and colloquial expressions.
8.2. Paraphrase rather than quote; if you quote, use quotation marks and include page numbers. Keep quotations minimal.
8.3. If you consult any sources beyond the five (e.g., the course text, APA style guide), cite them appropriately.

9. Proofread and check rubric items (20–30 minutes)

9.1. Confirm the following before submitting:

Title page present and formatted correctly.
Paper length = 2–3 double-spaced pages (annotations only), not including title and references pages.
Five scholarly, peer-reviewed articles ≤ 5 years old.
Each citation appears above its two-paragraph annotation.
Academic voice, correct grammar, and punctuation.
Accurate APA in-text elements and References page (hanging indent).
File type meets LMS requirements (usually .docx or .pdf).
9.2. Use the rubric checklist to ensure you meet content and formatting expectations.

10. Optional polish (10–20 minutes)

10.1. Run a citation checker or consult the Writing Center if uncertain about APA details.
10.2. Ask a peer to read for clarity or use your school’s writing tutor.
10.3. Upload to the LMS and confirm successful submission.

Quick templates you can copy into your document

Title page (example content only — follow APA layout):
Title of Paper in Bold and Title Case

Student Name
The University of Arizona Global Campus
HUM5100: Course Name and Number
Instructor Name
Due Date

Annotated entry template (copy for each of the five sources):

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article: Subtitle if necessary. Journal Name, volume(issue), page–page. https://doi.org/xxxxxx

Summary:
(One paragraph — 70–100 words summarizing purpose, methods, and findings.)

Analysis:
(One paragraph — 70–100 words explaining whether and how this article will be used in your Research Proposal Project. Mention strengths, limitations, and relevance.)

Short checklist before submission

Five (5) peer-reviewed scholarly articles, ≤ 5 years old.
Title page formatted in APA with bold title.
2–3 double-spaced pages of annotations (not counting title and references).
Each citation placed before its summary and analysis paragraphs.
References page formatted in APA (hanging indents).
Academic voice, impeccable grammar, and professional tone.
Rubric reviewed and requirements met.
File uploaded to LMS and confirmed.

Annotated Bibliography for Research Proposal Project