Due Friday03/31/2017 at 11:00am GMT+1 Timezone.
Project 1 Assignment:
You will search the UMUC Library Services databases and the Internet for resource material that explains clarifies critiques etc. the topic.
1. Your Resource Research and Review project must contain four (4) outside sources (not instructional material for this course) at least two (2)of which must come from the UMUC Library data base.
2. Locate books periodicals and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. You may conduct your research with the assistance of a UMUC librarian reviewing your own personal materials on the topic using the Internet visiting an actual library etc. and reviewing the available items. Then choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic.
Note: You can connect to Library Services by using the Library link under RESOURCES in the Classroom task bar or link directly to the UMUC Library Guide to Criminal Justice Resources link in CONTENT
3. Type the reference citation information for the book article or document using the American Psychological Association (APA) formatting standards. (There are links to APA format standards under Library Services.)
4. Each reference is to befollowed by the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance accuracy and quality of the sources cited. Creating an annotated bibliography calls for a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition succinct analysis and informed library research.
5. Write a concise annotation (150 words) for each reference that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book article or document. This must include:
a) briefly in your own words describe the content of the article
b) compares or contrasts the work with at least one other article in your research review
Topic is Police Discretion for all four (4) of your resources.
Format
The project paper should begin with an introductory paragraph and end with a concluding paragraph
Each annotation should contain approximately 150 words
Double space 12 pt. font 1 margins
Cover page for your assignment
Include your name
Course title and number
Project title
Topic selected
Date of submission
Supportive Resources:
Support Resources
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/03/ https://library.bethel.edu/class/tutorials/writ-cit/1001APA_Ann_Bib_6thEd
http://www.editing-writing.com/articles/annotated-bibliography-apa-style.shtml
http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill28.htm
www.iupui.edu/(Search on Annotated Bibliography)