Instruction
EDUCATIONAL THEORY SYNTHESIS & EVALUATION
Competency 608.3.1: Creating an Annotated Bibliography - The graduate prepares an annotated bibliography of representative works on educational theory, trends, and practices.
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Introduction:
The goal of the Educational Thought Seminar is to expose students to literature from a variety of perspectives on education that will challenge their perspectives regarding the following:
● diversity and issues of fairness
● alternative viewpoints and voices in education
● changing demographics in educational institutions
● future trends in education
● personal visions of “what if?"
The goal of the annotated bibliography is to encourage students to expand their knowledge and broaden their perspectives of educational theory, trends, and perspectives.
Requirements:
A. Create an annotated bibliography in which you do the following:
1. Include a minimum of 20 entries, 15 of which must come from published sources, whether they are accessed online or in print (e.g., books, journal articles, white papers).
2. Include references that represent a variety of perspectives on educational theory, educational trends, and educational practices.
3. Include peer reviewed or academic sources for the majority of the entries.
4. Summarize (suggested length of 2–4 sentences), in your own words, the main ideas of each reference provided.
5. Discuss (suggested length of 1–2 sentences) the intended audience for each reference provided.
6. Explain (suggested length of 2–4 sentences) how each source is applicable to your research for the SCA1 paper. (The SCA1 paper is: a research paper that identifies a problem in education, clarifies relevant ways to address the problem, and explores different perspectives regarding the future of education.)
7. Explain (suggested length of 1–2 sentences) how each reference relates to one of the following:
● current issues in education
● disparate points of view
● diversity and/or range of student ability
B. Format the annotated bibliography according to APA guidelines.
Note: For definitions of terms commonly used in the rubric, see the Rubric Terms web link included in the Evaluation Procedures section.
Note: When using sources to support ideas and elements in an assessment, the submission MUST include APA formatted in-text citations with a corresponding reference list for any direct quotes or paraphrasing. It is not necessary to list sources that were consulted if they have not been quoted or paraphrased in the text of the assessment.
Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from outside sources, even if cited correctly. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the APA Handout web link included in the APA Guidelines section.