Your search strategy focuses your search efforts and makes efficient use of your time.

Assignment Instructions

For the proper format for an annotated bibliography, see:

http://libguides.brandonu.ca/c.php?g=315021&p=2104904

Past research is always referred to in past tense

For each citation:

The first 1-2 sentences establish the credentials of the author/source.

The next 2-3 sentences discuss content in brief.

The last 1-2 sentences establish a link between the capstone topic and the source

An “annotated” research bibliography of a minimum of “six” references (no older than seven years) to be used in your paper/project is due in week three. Examples include “credible” WWW reports and sites, books, manuscripts, theses, dissertations, journals, newspapers, magazines, etc. Submit/upload in a MS Word document. Ensure you follow the APA style and each reference is thoroughly “summarized and evaluated.”

Conducting Research: Upon topic approval conduct research before proposal submission. Your starting point is the APUS Online Research Center and the talented staff of librarians

and archivists available to assist you in your efforts. Resources include:

•Bibliographic resources

•Web-based resources

•Web search engines

•Other resources

•Databases

Your search strategy focuses your search efforts and makes efficient use of your time.