EDED20474 MLM Professional Learning Management
Assessment Task 1: Annotated bibliography
Weighting: 40%
Conditions: Individual Task – maximum length 2,500 words, describing at least 8-10 references.
Task:
In Module 2, you have been learning how to conduct academic research using pre-existing sources (e.g., books, journal articles, websites). You
have learned how to find, evaluate, and reference academic sources that are relevant to your particular research question. This task requires you to
summarise and synthesis the findings of your research in the form of an annotated bibliography.
An annotated bibliography is a list of sources, each of which has a summary which tells the reader about the source, identifying:
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The main arguments, ideas, or empirical evidence presented in the source
Important similarities and differences (e.g., theoretical, methodological, empirical) between this source and others that focus on the
topic, along with its strengths and limitations
The source’s credibility (e.g., authority of the author, quality of the publication), objectivity and/or bias, intended audience, and
usefulness in answering the research question
To complete this task successfully, you will need to:
1.
Select a topic/problem/issue that you are interested in and create a focused research question.
2.
Use diverse search strategies to identify, select, and retrieve a range of sources that will address your research question.
3.
Read and evaluate each of these sources for content, strengths and limitations, objectivity or bias, usefulness, credibility, etc.
4.
Develop a written annotated bibliography of the literature that will allow the reader to understand the content of each individual source and
come to an informed position about the state of evidence in relation to the research question.
5.
Reference your sources accurately using APA 6th style referencing so readers can easily access these sources themselves.
Your annotated bibliography should contain at least 8-10 references, each of which should have an annotation of
approximately 150-200 words. In total, your assignment should not exceed 2,500 words.
Assessment Criteria: EDED20474 MLM Professional Learning Management Assignment 1- Annotated Bibliography
This assessment will be criterion referenced according to the criteria/standards matrix included here.
Name: ___________________________________
Criteria
Fail
Overall grade for assignment:
Pass
Credit
Distinction
High distinction
Sources are highly aligned
with a clear, specific
research question. A
diverse range of very high
quality sources have been
included. Credibility of
each author and/or
publication is clearly
established.
Annotations expertly and
concisely summarise and
synthesise each source’s
purpose, theoretical
perspectives,
methodology, findings,
and conclusions.
Search for and collect
relevant, appropriate
sources that address a
research question
Sources are diverse,
relevant to the research
question, and of high
quality.
No clear topic or
research question.
Insufficient or
inappropriate sources
have been selected.
Sources align with a broad
topic. Mainly appropriate
sources have been
included, but there are of
limited range and/or some
are included that are not
appropriate for academic
purposes.
Sources align with a
general research question.
All sources included are
appropriate, with some
general statements about
source quality in some
citations.
Sources align with a
specific research question.
A diverse range of sources
have been included, all of
which are appropriate.
Credibility of each author
and/or publication is
discussed.
Knowledge and
understanding of
sources’ content and
purpose
Annotations show a clear
understanding of each
source’s purpose, main
ideas, and conclusions.
Analysis and evaluation
of sources
Annotations clearly
identify important
similarities and differences
(e.g., theoretical,
methodological,
empirical), strengths, and
limitations within and
between sources. Biases
are identified and each
source’s contribution to
Some statements are
present about the
content of the sources.
Annotations state each
source’s main ideas, with
some identifying purposes.
Annotations summarise
each source’s purposes,
main ideas, and
conclusions.
Annotations clearly
summarise each source’s
purpose, theoretical
perspectives,
methodology, findings,
and conclusions.
Annotations summarise
sources with little
analysis or evaluation.
Annotations identify some
basic similarities,
differences, strengths, and
limitations of sources.
Annotations identify
important similarities,
differences, strengths and
limitations of sources.
Some appraisal of each
source’s relationship to the
research question, utility,
bias, and contribution is
present in most citations.
Annotations discuss
important similarities,
differences, strengths and
limitations of sources. All
citations contain some
appraisal of the source’s
relationship to the research
question, utility, and bias.
Each source’s contribution
to the field is clearly
stated.
Annotations expertly and
concisely discuss
important similarities,
differences, strengths and
limitations of sources. All
citations contain a
sophisticated appraisal of
the source’s relationship to
the research question,
utility, and bias. Each
source’s contribution to
the field is explained and
answering the research
question is evaluated.
Written presentation
 logical structure
 text cohesion
 coherence in
expression
 appropriate
language
 correct spelling and
punctuation
 accurate and correct
references
evaluated.
Errors in all aspects of
writing and referencing
Correct spelling and
punctuation. Generally
appropriate structure for an
annotated bibliography,
with some errors in
language use. Referencing
contains consistent errors
or may be consistent, but
not in APA 6th style.
Comments:
Lecturer Signature: ___________________________________
Correct spelling and
punctuation. Generally
appropriate language use
and structure for an
annotated bibliography.
Some errors in APA 6th
referencing.
Correct spelling and
punctuation. Effective
language use and structure
for an annotated
bibliography. Text is
coherent and cohesive.
Minimal errors in the use
of APA 6th style in the
reference list or citations.
Correct spelling and
punctuation. Highly
effective language use and
structure for an annotated
bibliography. Text is very
coherent and cohesive,
allowing readers to get a
clear understanding of the
field. No errors in APA 6th
style in the reference list or
citations.