You may select a topic of your choice. However, when selecting a topic, keep in mindthat it should be a topic
Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Task: In this assignment you will write a list of at least 5 sources in alphabetical order in
APA format. In addition, each reference will be followed by a short analytical summary of
150-200 words. At the end of the short summary, you will include a sentence or two that
critically analyzes the source and that mentions distinctive features about the article and
why it may or may not be useful for you in pursuing more research.
● Length: Each annotation should be 150-200 words.
● Format: APA
● Sources: Five sources, all of which you fill find through UMGC’s OneSearch
o All of your articles should be from scholarly journals or credible trade journals.
They should not be from popular journals.
Strategies in Selecting a Topic for your Annotated Bibliography
You may select a topic of your choice. However, when selecting a topic, keep in mind
that it should be a topic on which a number of studies or scholarly articles have been
published.
Examples of topics students have chosen in the past or that would be workable for this
assignment are the following:
● The impact of the Internet on research methods of students and plagiarism in student
papers
● The impact of The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act
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