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An annotated bibliography consists of a citation followed by brief write-up describing the work and why it is useful for your research project. The annotation should include the scope of the work as well as a brief description of the strengths and weaknesses of the resource for your research purpose. Each annotation should be a short paragraph (7-10 lines) written in your own words. If you use a short quote from a source, please put in quotation marks and cite the page.
The following website may be helpful:
http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill28.htm
The assignment consists of three parts. It needs to be double spaced using a 12-point font.
1. 15% - The first part is an introduction to your topic and a brief explanation why it is of interest to you. This needs to be a minimum of one paragraph and no more than half a page.
2. 60% - The second part is an annotated bibliography of 9-12 sources. You must include the following types of sources:
Use the APA style manual. A copy is available at the Reference Desk on the first floor of Fogler Library.
3. 25% The third part consists of a discussion of your search process. You need to include a minimum of 2/3 page and a maximum of one page describing your search process. Include the search terms you used and the research tools you used (e.g. URSUS, databases). In addition to your description, you need to provide a list of tools and search terms that you tried but that did not prove useful.
NOTE: If you need assistance completing this assignment, please make an appointment to see me.
joe.fernandez@umit.maine.edu
Joe Fernandez, 581-3611
Revised: 01/15/2008
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