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Annotated Bibliography Research Writing Educ 815 
Use the APA 6th Ed formatting guidelines for annotated bibliographies. Choose empirical research articles, textbook sources, research publications, and/or online resources that address struggling readers. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/
Rubric Code: NX35B24
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Powered by iRubric Annotated Bibliography of Resources
  Unacceptable

9 pts

Basic

11 pts

Proficient

13 pts

Distinguished

15 pts

APA formatting
0.2 pts

Unacceptable

APA formatting was not used.
Basic

APA style formatting included, but contained errors i(E.g.spacing, punctuation or capitalization). Less than 12 sources were cited.
Proficient

Few APA formatting errors, e.g. authors of study, spacing, capitol letters. At least 12-15 sources were cited.
After listing identifying information for the assignment, students should offer a brief introduction to orient the reader to the purpose and subject(s) of the annotated bibliography.
Distinguished

APA formatting was accurately followed, and included correct placement of authors' names, title of study, spacing guidelines, etc. 12 or more resources were used.
After listing identifying information for the assignment, students should offer a brief introduction to orient the reader to the purpose and subject(s) of the annotated bibliography.
Critical Summary
0.2 pts

Unacceptable

The summary was not included, or was plagiarized, or was not accurately paraphrased from the original source. What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say? The length of your annotations will determine how detailed your summary is.
Basic

Inadequate description of study, how study was undertaken, results of study & recommendations or applications to present research or your interest area.
Proficient

Aspects of summary included but some of the important information was missing.
Some annotations merely summarize the source.
Brief summary and assessment of the reference (type of research, participants, major findings, quality and rigor of the reference, etc.)
Distinguished

All important information was described well, why study was conducted, where, methods, results, and application.

Brief reflection of how the reference relates to other references included in the bibliography (How does this reference challenge, corroborate, complicate, etc. other references cited in the bibliography?)
Critical Assessment
0.2 pts

Unacceptable

An assessment of the source's accuracy, bias, or comparison was not completed. Is it a useful source? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source?
Basic

Writing not clear, run-on sentences used, topic sentence not clearly stated. The assessment only included minor reference to bias, accuracy, and/or comparison.
Proficient

Writing needs work but shows good foundation from which to work.
After summarizing the sources, an evaluation was completed, but lacked detail and analysis.
Distinguished

Writing clear, clear presentation of ideas, highly developed comparison, statement of bias, and evaluation of all sources.
Critical Reflection
0.2 pts

Unacceptable

A reflection and/or connection to practice was not included. Was this source helpful to you? How does it help you shape your argument? How can you use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic?
Basic

A reflection was included in some, but not all of the 12-15 annotations. The did not include a connect to practice or accurately depict the source's usefulness for educators.
Proficient

A reflection was included in all 12-15 annotations. Some of the reflections lacked depth of personal connection.
Distinguished

A critical reflection was included in each of the 12-15 resource, at least 3 of which are websites. The reflections included connections the author made to current practice.
After listing identifying information for the assignment, students should offer a brief introduction to orient the reader to the purpose and subject(s) of the annotated bibliography.
Technical
0.2 pts

Unacceptable

Instructions for assignment were not followed: Naming document, coversheet,
Basic

After listing identifying information for the assignment, students should offer a brief introduction to orient the reader to the purpose and subject(s) of the annotated bibliography. The bibliography should provide annotations for a minimum of 12-15 references. Annotated references should include the following information:
Proficient

Excluding the citation, annotations should range from 150 – 200 words, in the student’s own words (do not borrow language from the abstracts). Where appropriate, students may wish to group references under sub-headings to illustrate relationships between references. Students are encouraged to “think aloud” on the page, drawing connections between references and pushing their research topics and questions.
Distinguished

Annotated references should include the following information:
o Full and accurate APA citation of reference










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