HCM 440 Annotated Bibliography Rubric

Annotated bibliographies provide you with the opportunity to cite, summarize, and compare and contrast resources you will use in a paper. You will cite each resource in APA style, write an approximately 150-word description that summarizes the central theme and scope of the resource, and compare and contrast it with other resources. For more information on annotated bibliographies, consult the SNHU Writing Center’s annotated bibliography guide.

Submit a summary and analysis of six research articles relevant to the research problem that you have chosen.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Quality of Evidence Meets “Proficient” criteria, is clear, and uses a variety of sources

Uses six credible and reliable primary sources of research articles

Fewer than six reliable and credible primary sources of research articles are used

Research articles used are not reliable or credible. Primary sources of research articles are not used

20

Analysis of Evidence Meets “Proficient” criteria and uses substantial details to analyze the research article being evaluated

Identifies the central themes related to research problem. Clear description of the research methodology is presented

Does not sufficiently link research article to research problem. Research methodology is not clearly presented

There is no clear link between research article and research problem. Discussion of research methodology is not present

20

Applicability to Research

Meets “Proficient” criteria and uses substantial details to analyze the research article being evaluated

Clearly identifies how research article contributes to the development of research topic

Does not sufficiently identify how research article contributes to the development of the research topic

There is a lack of discussion on how the research article relates to the research topic

20

Organization Applies highly effective pattern of organization around a logical flow (introduction, body, and conclusion) to effectively analyze the research article

Applies clear pattern of organization around a logical flow (introduction, body, and conclusion) to effectively analyze the research article

Does not sufficiently apply clear pattern of organization around a logical flow (introduction, body, and conclusion) to effectively analyze the research article

Organization of ideas is not evident

20

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, and syntax and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format. APA format is used correctly with few to no errors

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax. Correct APA format is used most of the time

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas. Correct APA format is used

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that prevent understanding of ideas. Correct APA format is not used

20

Earned Total 100%