Creating Annotated Bibliographies Based on APA Style Annotated bibliographies are not specifically addressed in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) (6​th ​ed.). We have taken the example given online at the OWL at Purdue*​ ​as the basis for formatting. It is a good idea to take careful note of any directions given in your assignment, and to check with your professor if you have specific questions. Contents 1. Guidelines 2. Sample Annotated Bibliography 3. Standard Reference List/Bibliography Guidelines The following is a summary of things to know when creating an annotated bibliography based on APA Style: ● The annotated bibliography consists of two elements o Reference in current APA Style format o Annotation ● The annotation will follow the reference on the next line. There is not an extra space—double spacing is used throughout. ● An annotation is different from an abstract. It should have several sentences summarizing the main points or ideas found in the item. It should then include your own statement evaluating the quality of the item and/or relating the item to your own research topic. ● For a longer annotated bibliography, it is appropriate to divide into sections or topics, and to title those sections as seems fitting. NOTE:​ These annotations are for illustrative purposes only and have no relationship to the content of the sources. *Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). (n.d.). Annotated bibliography samples. Retrieved from https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated _bibliographies/annotated_bibliography_samples.html Sample Annotated Bibliography AICPA sets ethical standards for outsourcing. (2005). ​Journal of Accountancy, 199​(1), 8. Retrieved from http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/ This article presents the new standards for outsourcing developed by the AICPA ethics committee. The standards are summarized, and a brief discussion is included of the implications going forward for business and international trade. The authors indicate that changes to the business community will be relatively minor. This is a helpful source for getting an overview of the current ethics standards in outsourcing. American Management Association. (2010). ​The AMA handbook of business writing. New York, NY: Author. The American Management Association has created its own guide for business writing. Designed as a supplemental text to more thorough style guides such as APA, this guide covers topics relating specifically to business, such as citing financials, formatting of company reports, and professional approaches to information integrity in the workplace. This is an indispensable work for anyone doing professional business writing. Barthelemy, J., & Geyer, D. (2005). An empirical investigation of IT outsourcing versus outsourcing in France and Germany. ​Informa ...

1. Creating Annotated Bibliographies
Based on APA Style
Annotated bibliographies are not specifically addressed in the
Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.).
We have taken the example given online at the OWL at Purdue*
as the basis for formatting.
It is a good idea to take careful note of any directions given in
your assignment, and to
check with your professor if you have specific questions.
Contents
1. Guidelines
2. Sample Annotated Bibliography
3. Standard Reference List/Bibliography
Guidelines
The following is a summary of things to know when creating an
annotated bibliography based
on APA Style:
● The annotated bibliography consists of two elements
o Reference in current APA Style format
o Annotation

2. ● The annotation will follow the reference on the next line.
There is not an extra
space—double spacing is used throughout.
● An annotation is different from an abstract. It should have
several sentences
summarizing the main points or ideas found in the item. It
should then include
your own statement evaluating the quality of the item and/or
relating the item to
your own research topic.
● For a longer annotated bibliography, it is appropriate to
divide into sections or
topics, and to title those sections as seems fitting.
NOTE: These annotations are for illustrative purposes only and
have no relationship to the
content of the sources.
*Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). (n.d.). Annotated
bibliography samples. Retrieved from
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_as
signments/annotated
_bibliographies/annotated_bibliography_samples.html

3. Sample Annotated Bibliography
AICPA sets ethical standards for outsourcing. (2005). Journal of
Accountancy, 199(1), 8.
Retrieved from http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/
This article presents the new standards for outsourcing
developed by the AICPA ethics
committee. The standards are summarized, and a brief
discussion is included of the
implications going forward for business and international trade.
The authors indicate that
changes to the business community will be relatively minor.
This is a helpful source for
getting an overview of the current ethics standards in
outsourcing.
American Management Association. (2010). The AMA
handbook of business writing.
New York, NY: Author.
The American Management Association has created its own
guide for business writing.
Designed as a supplemental text to more thorough style guides
such as APA, this guide
covers topics relating specifically to business, such as citing
financials, formatting of

4. company reports, and professional approaches to information
integrity in the workplace.
This is an indispensable work for anyone doing professional
business writing.
Barthelemy, J., & Geyer, D. (2005). An empirical investigation
of IT outsourcing versus
outsourcing in France and Germany. Information &
Management, 42, 533-542.
doi:10.1016/j.im.2004.02.005
The authors present an investigation of IT outsourcing based on
the combined results of a
survey administered to IT firms as well as statistical measures
from domestic and French
or German firms. Their data covers a wide range of IT business
unit types. However, the
lack of longitudinal data weakens their conclusion that the
slower pace of French and
German IT outsourcing has had a long-term positive effect on
business in those countries.
Standard Reference List / Bibliography
Here are the same sources, but formatted

5. as a standard reference list/bibliography for comparison
References
AICPA sets ethical standards for outsourcing. (2005). Journal of
Accountancy, 199(1), 8.
Retrieved from http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/
American Management Association. (2010). The AMA
handbook of business writing.
New York, NY: Author.
Barthelemy, J., & Geyer, D. (2005). An empirical investigation
of IT outsourcing versus
outsourcing in France and Germany. Information &
Management, 42, 533-542.
doi:10.1016/j.im.2004.02.005
Created by:
Will Keillor, October 2015
Revised by Earleen Warner, April 2019
Bethel University Library, St. Paul, MN

6. Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your
selected nurse practitioner specialty.
Select a theory or theoretical model which is relevant to the
psychiatric nurse practitioner specialty and would offer a
meaningful context for evidence-based practice surrounding the
issue or concern which you identified.
1. In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.
A. Introduction to the presentation
B. Identify and describe a theory or theoretical model, and
explain its relevance to your nurse practitioner specialty.
C. Describe an issue or concern that is related to a psychiatric
nurse practioner, and explain its impact on health care outcomes
D. Explain how the theory or theoretical model can be used as a
framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue
or concern, and discuss the unique insight or perspective
offered through the application of this theory or theoretical
model.
E. Conclusion to the presentation
F. References
Preparing the presentation
Submission Requirements
1. Application: Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the
presentation. Submit as a .ppt or .pptx file.
2. Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be 6-8 total
slides (excluding title and reference slides).
3. Speaker notes should be used and include in-text citations
when applicable. Use the Notes Page view feature in
PowerPoint to include speaker notes in the file.
4. A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be
used.
5. Submission: Submit your PowerPoint file to the Week 7
Dropbox.
Best Practices in Preparing the Presentation
The following are best practices in preparing this presentation:
1. Review directions thoroughly.

7. 2. Follow submission requirements.
3. Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
4. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
5. Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located in
Course Resources.
6. Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature
must be cited and referenced correctly.
7. A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be
used. A minimum of 3 scholarly references are used. References
should be published within the past 5 years. A primary source
(original theory or writings from theorist) may be used, and
primary sources may be older than 5 years. Textbooks are not
considered scholarly resources.
8. Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
Introduction
(1 slide)
20
10%
Introduction includes general information on what will be
presented. Identify sections of the PowerPoint presentation.
Identification of Theory or Model (2 slides)
40
20%
Identification and overview of one theory or model. Explanation
of its relevance to the selected area of advanced practice
nursing.
Provide speaker notes. Speaker notes and/or slides include
citations from scholarly nursing literature which support the
assertions made.
Issue or Concern in selected area of Advanced Practice Nursing

8. (1 slide)
40
20%
Describe one specific issue or concern within the selected area
of advanced practice nursing. Explanation of the impact of this
issue or concern on health outcomes. Provide speaker
notes. Speaker notes and/or slides include citations from
scholarly nursing literature which validate the importance of the
issue or concern.
Theory as Framework for Evidence-based Practice
(2 slides)
40
20%
Explain how the theory or model can serve as a framework to
support evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern.
Discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through the
application of this theory or model. Provide speaker
notes. Speaker notes and/or slides include citations from
scholarly nursing literature which support the assertions which
you present.
Conclusion
(1 slide)
20
10%
Summarize key information presented in PowerPoint
presentation. Provide speaker notes.
160
80%
Total CONTENT Points= 160 pts
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Category
Points
%
Description
APA Format

9. 10
5%
Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be
cited and referenced correctly. In-text and parenthetical
citations must be used and may be provided on the slide or
within the speaker notes. Slides, speaker notes, and references
are consistent with APA current edition format. A minimum
of three (3) scholarly references are used.
Presentation of Slides
10
5%
PowerPoint presentation includes title slide, 7 content slides,
reference slide(s). Presentation of slides are professional
in appearance and tone. Balance among space, words and
graphics, and color is effective.
Scholarly Sources
10
5%
Includes all the following elements. A minimum of three
scholarly literature references are used: - References are from
scholarly sources. - References should be published within the
past 5 years. - A primary source (original theory or writings
from theorist) may be used, and primary sources may be older
than 5 years. - Textbooks may be used but do not count towards
scholarly resources
Writing Mechanics
10
5%
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal written work as found in
the APA current edition.
40
20%
Total FORMAT Points= 40 pts

10. ASSIGNMENT TOTAL=200 points
Rubric
Research Paper Topic: Styles of Leadership and My
Organization (US Army)
Select 10 scholarly articles (ALL ARTICLES MUST BE
WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS) that will support your research
paper. Write an annotated bibliography. An annotated
bibliography takes each article, and a short paragraph is written
stating how the article supports your research paper. Each
scholarly article is listed (in APA format) then the paragraph is
written.
This means I will be looking for 3 items for each source:
1. The reference.
2. A summary paragraph.
3. A paragraph that states how the article supports your research
paper.
No reference list is needed because you are providing references
in the assignment.