Step 2. Annotated Bibliography. Gather at least SIX peer-reviewed sources that are related to your topic and that speak to your research question(s). (30 points)
Finding Sources for your Bibliography. Each student should find six relevant peer-reviewed references that sheds light on their research question. On Monday, February 19, you will meet with the social science librarian, Laurie Preston, for a workshop on finding peer-reviewed sociological sources that speak to your research question (Childs Room, upstairs, McGraw Page Library). You will need your laptop; if you do not have a laptop, you can check one out from the library circulation desk.
See me if you have any questions about sources (especially electronic). Relevant sources are those that are current (written within the last 0-10 years) and speak directly to your research question(s). There are exceptions to the 10-year guideline, particularly if you are providing historical or theoretical information—please ask if you are unsure. In addition to the use of peer-reviewed articles, you may use news articles or organizational websites, however, these do not count as peer-reviewed sources.
Annotated Bibliography. After selecting your sources, create an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is a list of full references followed by a paragraph that summarizes the article & reflects on what the key findings tell you about your research question. Bibliographies should include at least six peer-reviewed sources. For each source, you will provide a full reference in ASA style and an annotation. The annotation should be a one-paragraph description of the study’s main findings/conclusion (summary) and should provide a clear description of what the study tells you about your research question specifically (reflection).
Sources should be listed in ASA style and should be alphabetized by first author’s last name (on Canvas or click here: https://www.asanet.org/wp-content/uploads/savvy/documents/teaching/pdfs/Quick_Tips_for_ASA_Style.pdfLinks to an external site.)
All six sources must be from peer-reviewed scientific journals (no blogs, opinion pieces, news stories, Wikipedia, etc.).
Single-space your document (double-space between sources)
