Part 1

The Annotated Bibliography

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate progress in compiling research and to indicate a methodology for organizing research sources.

Recommended: Before you begin, review chapters 4 - 6 in A Pocket Style Manual (APA).

Include the following in your annotated bibliography:

APA citations and annotations for four (4) sources you deem relevant to your problem statement (thesis).

For each source:

Cite the source in proper APA format. The citations should be organized in alphabetical order by author as in an APA References page.

Follow with a brief annotation that summarizes the source (approximately 3 - 5 sentences). You may quote from the source, but do not copy and paste from the abstract.

In 1 or 2 sentences, explain and evaluate the source's relevance and significance to your hypothesis. Does this support or discredit your hypothesis?

Use an academic tone and style.

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

Part 2

Public Policy Meeting Assignment

Submit a 3-4 page summary paper on the public policy meeting. Include headings in your paper that address these components:

The purpose of the meeting, key participants, key agenda items, and meeting logistics

Background information and a description about the committee

One specific topic that was discussed at the meeting and an explanation of the committee process

An analysis of the key stakeholder positions related to the topic discussed

Key interactions that occurred at the meeting

Outcomes of the meeting including the specific topic focus

APA format (6th ed.), proper grammar, and references as appropriate