Annotated Bibliography
Length: 825 words (excluding bibliographic reference and reference list. Ten percent above or below this amount is allowable without penalty.
* 4 bibliographies each around 200 words.
? Demonstrate competence in use of text-matching software to enhance learning and academic integrity
? Accurately identify common medical, health and health policy terminology
? Demonstrate library searching strategies
? Demonstrate referencing and citation conventions in the health sciences
? Critically interpret and evaluate health information
Task:
? Depression
This condition has been selected because it has a high community prevalence or high community impact. As
a health science professional you are therefore likely to come across students, clients or community members who have one of these conditions at some time in your student or graduate career. Choose the one that most interests you and is most relevant to your future professional role.
Using the UWS library searching skills you have developed through this unit, find the following 4 sources of information that will help you better understand this condition:
? 1 academic journal article
? 1 government publication
? 1 professional book or book chapter
? 1 podcast (from a reputable source such as ABC Radio or the World Health Organisation)
Ensure that you search for information from trustworthy sources.
Prepare an annotated bibliography on the clinical condition using the 4 sources. Include a reference list at the end with appropriate APA formatting requirements.
Please make sure you cover these aspects for each paragraph:
1. Authority
2. Accuracy
3. Currency
4. Purpose
1. Authority
Relates to the credibility of the information.
• Who is the author?
• Are they an expert in the field?
• Qualified?
• Has the information been reviewed by other experts before publication?
• How rigorous was the review?
• Peer Reviewed Articles vs Popular/News articles Evaluating the quality of information we use as health science students
2. Accuracy
Relates to how correct or precise the information is
• Does the source contain data, or statistics to support its statements
• Is information referenced, sources acknowledged
• Does the source acknowledge previous research or relevant background information
Evaluating the quality of information we use as health science students
3. Currency
Relates to how up-to-date the information is.
Evaluating the quality of information we use as health science students
4. Purpose
What was the reason for the article? Is it biased? Is the item a primary or secondary source? Does the presentation of information appear balanced?
Marking criteria:
Summarises important elements concisely, prioritising key points and omitting details not integral to the author’s main argument/purpose
Paraphrasing shows a complex understanding of the key points of the text and direct quotes are used sparingly
Each summary is well developed and may (1)begin to make links and comparisons with other sources in the annotated bibliography; (2)offer insightful comments;(3) interpret the source in an original way(6.75-8mark
In-depth evaluation of the sources of information with regards to authority, accuracy, currency and purpose. Makes independent and insightful comments regarding the strengths & limitations (6.75-8marks)
Written expression is fluent, well structured and coherent. The content from each text type is well integrated. There are no grammatical errors. Uses person-first language at all times (6.75-8marks)
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