As a critical component of the research process, students will write an annotated bibliography on
the topic they have chosen for their research paper. An underlying purpose of the annotated
bibliography is to allow students to read more critically, more carefully, rather than simply collect
information. In the research process, an annotated bibliography is an instrument to help students
formulate a clear thesis, a strong argument.
Questions for Consideration and Topic Exploration: Carefully select and annotate a minimum
of ten (10) sources related to your synthesis paper. The bibliography should include a combination of scholarly journals, newspaper articles, applicable websites, as well as other
relevant, scholarly sources.
Each annotation should include: a summary, an evaluation of the text (which includes the
intended audience), and a reflection on its applicability to his/her own research.
Summary: 2-3 sentences about what the source says.
Relevance: How is this source connected to your research? How will it help you develop
your arguments in the paper?
Your Annotated Bibliographies should follow APA formatting guidelines, be alphabetized,
be typed in Times New Roman, 12pt font, and double spaced. What are the main characteristics of conflict theories?
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