Annotated Bibliography/Synthesis Written Assignment
Pretty long assignment. maybe 8-10 pages. Instruction attached.
Don't contact if you cannot do it at purposed rate.
Annotated Bibliography/Synthesis Written Assignment:
· Add 5 peer-reviewed articles in Zotero by citing each source using APA formatting, 7th edition.
· Write an Annotated Bibliography for each source using the prompts from week 1.
· After completing the Annotated Bibliography, write a 5-6 page paper synthesizing the information from 10 sources. Ensure your writing is clear, concise, and free of grammatical errors. Include the following:
1. Introduction: Explain what you aim to achieve by synthesizing the information from the sources. Additionally, present a clear thesis statement that outlines the main argument or the synthesis of the key points from the sources.
2. Research Process: Describe how you selected the sources included in your annotated bibliography. Include the criteria you used to determine the relevance and quality of the sources.
3. Key Themes/Subtopics of Literature: Organize the body of your paper by the key themes or subtopics that emerged from your sources. Each theme should be a section with a clear heading.
1. For each theme, synthesize the information from multiple sources.
2. Compare and contrast the perspectives, findings, and arguments presented by different authors.
3. Provide specific examples and quotes from your sources to support your synthesis.
4. Analyze the significance of the information and interpret how it contributes to the overall understanding of the topic.
5. Discuss any patterns, trends, or commonalities you noticed among the sources.
4. Gaps in the Literature: Point out any gaps or inconsistencies in the existing literature. Discuss areas where further research is needed.
5. Implications: Explain the implications of your findings for the field of study. Address how these insights contribute to the current knowledge base.
6. Conclusion: Restate the main points discussed in the paper and how the synthesis and evidence support your thesis statement. Offer final thoughts to include future directions for research on the topic.
7. In-Text Citation & Reference List:
1. Ensure that your in-text citations are formatted properly in APA style.
2. Using APA 7th edition, include a complete reference list of all sources cited.