What is it?
What is an annotated bibliography?
A summary of research articles connected to a topic, showing how they help your research
What does “subject focus” mean in a study?
What the study is about
What is a research question?
The main question the authors want to answer.
Name one method of collecting data.
Survey, interview, focus group, experiment, observation.
What basic info must every APA reference include?
Author(s), year, title, journal, etc.
What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography?
To organize, summarize, and reflect on existing research
Give an example of a subject focus.
“This study examines how social media affects college students’ communication.”
Why are research questions important in a study?
They guide the study and show what the researchers want to discover.
Which method involves watching people in their natural setting?
Observation/ethnography.
Why do we use APA format?
To give credit and keep a consistent format.
What does an annotated bibliography prevent you from losing?
The contributions each article makes to your research
Where would you usually find the subject focus in an article?
Introduction/abstract.
True or False: Every article has research questions stated clearly.
Flase
If a researcher uses online polls, what method is this?
Survey
True or False: Times New Roman 12 pt font is part of APA format.
True
When is the assignment due?
October 13
How recent must the articles be (years of publication)?
Within the last 5 years.
How many articles do you need per theory?
Two articles per theory (4 total)
What kind of theories can you focus on?
Any 2 theories from the textbook that were covered in class (at least one from each module).
What are the three research paradigms?
Objective, Interpretive, Critical/Rhetoric.
What must go on the title page?
Student’s name, course info, assignment title, professor’s name.
What section of the assignment asks you to reflect on how theories apply to your life/career?
Praxis.
True or False: An annotated bibliography only lists sources without summaries.
Flase
Why is it important to know the findings?
They show how the theory was applied and what it explains.
“How does TikTok influence political engagement?” – What part is this?
Research Question.