Overview
For this assignment, you will develop an annotated bibliography that is focused on a topic or concept we cover in the course. This assignment is important for several reasons. First, this work is excellent preparation for a research project. Second, your work could be valuable to others who are interested in the same topic. Finally, your learning is deeper when you explore topics that you find interesting. Your task is to select a course concept that you find interesting and then find and describe relevant academic articles related to the concept. What you are creating is an annotated bibliography that contains the essential knowledge on a particular topic.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and norms in educational psychology. (SLO 1) Key Points: Effecting Social Change and Diversity
Evaluate and apply concepts from scientific research in educational psychology. (SLO 2)
Key Points: Effecting Social Change and Diversity
Task Specifications
This is an individual task.
The selected concept must be one that we have covered or will cover in the course.
Your annotated bibliography should include 5 to 10 academic sources.
Your description of the article should include the essential ideas in the article and why you selected the article.
What to Submit Here
Please write a short description (1 or 2 paragraphs) of your selected topic and any relevant information related to your topic. This will give me an idea about your overall goals for the annotated bibliography.
Please submit a PDF document with the following information for each academic source:
The APA citation of your source
A summary of the source including main arguments, methods, findings, and implications
A reflection on the importance of the source and why you selected it.