book The African Presence and Influence on the Cultures Of the Americas
Step 1. Find Book (Source Criteria)Use the Compton College Library online catalog, Primo (Links to an external site.), to find ONE full-text book (print or electronic) on your selected research topic.
Print Book: go to the Library (first floor of L-SSC building) on campus to check out your book. You will need a current student ID card to borrow items.Electronic Book: download Compton College Library Database Passwords 2021-22 (PDF) to get the EBSCO username and password, which you will use to log-in and access eBooks through the EBSCOhost Academic eBook Collection.Clip art of light bulbTIP: If you have trouble finding a book, Ask a Librarian (Links to an external site.) at Compton College Library for help through live chat, video, phone, or email!
Step 2. Create Document (Document Criteria)Open a blank Word document (free access via Office 365 using your MyCompton log-in) and follow ALL of the criteria listed below to format your page:
Type your document using font style ARIAL, font size 12 ONLY.DO NOT use boldface type, italics, colors or highlighting (unless required for the bibliography).Double-space (Links to an external site.) the entire document.Use normal default settings to ensure 1” margins on all sidesIn the UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER of the page, list the following in order from TOP to BOTTOM:Your first and last nameLIBR 101 – Section Number (see Home or Syllabus to locate your section number for this course)Assignment due dateTitle your document Book Annotation at the top center of the page.DO NOT use ALL CAPS, boldface type, italics, colors, or highlighting for the title.INDENT every paragraph using the TAB key on your keyboard.DO NOT use the space bar to create indents! This takes longer and creates inconsistent spacing.Clip art of light bulbTIP: Click on Document Template (PDF) to view a template for how the page should appear.
Step 3. Write Bibliography (Bibliography Criteria)Using the book you found, write a bibliography using ALL of the book metadata listed below in the exact order and formatting (pay attention to when and where to use italics, commas, and periods) appropriate for your specific source type:Electronic book:  Author’s last name, first name. Title of book. Publisher. Publication date. Database name, doi/url.  Example: Myers, Marc. Why Jazz Happened. University of California Press, 2013. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=495759&site=ehost-live. 20 Oct. 2021.
Clip art of light bulbTIP: Click on Sample Book Bibliography (PDF) to view an example of how the bibliography should appear.
Step 4. Write Annotation (Annotation Criteria)
After you’ve written your bibliography, begin a new line directly below it to write your annotation. Use the CRAAP criteria for additional guidance on how to assess a source.
Your annotation must meet ALL of the following five criteria:
Consist of 100-200 words;Summarize book (1-2 sentences);Questions to ask: What is this book about? What’s the purpose of this book? (E.g. To sell copies and make money; to inform and educate; to present new ideas; to persuade people to follow their opinions/perspectives, et al.)Assess qualifications of the author(s):Questions to ask: What is their educational background? What is their professional background? How else are they qualified to be an authority on this topic? NOTE: Google them to learn what their qualifications are; look for an author or biographical page (can be found on publisher/employer sites).Describe the book’s relevance to your research topic;Questions to ask: Does this book provide information about your research topic? If so, to what extent? Is the scope of the information general, narrow, or appropriate for your need?Explain how the book does or does not support your research goals;Questions to ask: Does this book provide evidence, studies, cited references, et al. to support its arguments and ideas? How do these proofs (or lack of them) reinforce or invalidate the purpose of your research?
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