Annotated Bibliography
I am doing the research topic of Parenting in prison
The purpose of this assignment is to assist you in identifying and synthesizing peer reviewed articles as they relate to your population of interest and subsequent
Paper. You will be responsible for completing a review (in annotated bibliography form) of peer reviewed journal articles in the area of your chosen interest. The
topic area must relate to this course (Forensic Social Work) and be approved by the professor. A place on Blackboard is available for submission of the topic. A
template for this assignment will be provided on Blackboard. Typically, each entry from an article in the annotate bibliography is a half page to one page. You will
need 10-15articles for this review.
Chosen Topic is : Parenting in Prison
Sample APA Annotation
Ehrenreich, B. (2001). Nickel and dimed: On (not) getting by in America. New York: Henry Holt and Company.
In this book of nonfiction based on the journalist’s experiential research, Ehrenreich attempts to ascertain whether it is currently possible for an individual to live
on a minimum-wage in America. Taking jobs as a waitress, a maid in a cleaning service, and a Walmart sales employee, the author summarizes and reflects on her work,
her relationships with fellow workers, and her financial struggles in each situation.
An experienced journalist, Ehrenreich is aware of the limitations of her experiment and the ethical implications of her experiential research tactics and reflects on
these issues in the text. The author is forthcoming about her methods and supplements her experiences with scholarly research on her places of employment, the economy,
and the rising cost of living in America. Ehrenreich’s project is timely, descriptive, and well-researched.
The annotation above both summarizes and assesses the book in the citation. The first paragraph provides a brief summary of the author’s project in the book, covering
the main points of the work. The second paragraph points out the project’s strengths and evaluates its methods and presentation. This particular annotation does not
reflect on the source’s potential importance or usefulness for this person’s own research.
For information on formatting APA citations, see our APA Formatting and Style Guide.
