Writing an Annotated Bibliography (PG) Student Success Centre [email protected] What is an Annotated Bibliography?  Brief overview of the available research on a topic  A list of research sources with concise descriptions and evaluations of each source  Contains a brief summary of the content and a short analysis or evaluation  Usually a component of a larger project, like a Literature Review What is the STRUCTURE of an Annotated Bibliography? The standard structure of an annotated bibliography consists of TWO parts: Full bibliographic citation (in alphabetical order) A reference of your source, in the APA style, as you would complete one for a References List Contents Description  Short summary of the content of the source  States what the article is about Relevance and evaluation:  Evaluates the aims and research methods (nature of the research)  Explains how the source is relevant to your research  Briefly explains the key findings using: scope, limitations, strengths  You should critique, reflect and evaluate your statements What is the writing style?  Formal academic writing  Only write in the THIRD person  Use full sentences  Write concisely; mention only relevant details  Your sources should be in alphabetical order mailto:[email protected] Writing an Annotated Bibliography (PG) Student Success Centre [email protected] Some examples of sentence starters: In this article, Smith reviews… This article examines… The authors describe… The author’s purpose is to challenge… The main ideas expressed are… Support for these claims is documented… Smith has conducted a thorough investigation of… The author’s research focuses on… The author provides a strong theoretical… Theories are supported by well-known researchers in this field, such as… There is a lack of supporting evidence… The main limitation of the article… This article is useful for this research topic… The information is up-to-date and from a reliable source… It is relevant to the topic because … In particular, this article will assist… An example of an Annotated Bibliography: COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 WARNING This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of International College of Management, Sydney pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (the Act) . The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Do not remove this notice. mailto:[email protected] ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE___________________________________________________ Page 1 of 2 Subject Title Managing in Global Context Subject Code MGT604 Lecturer / Tutor Esther Chaderopa and Stephen Rodwell Semester July 2019 Assessment Title Task 1: Indivi ...

1. Writing an Annotated
Bibliography (PG)
Student Success Centre
[email protected]
What is an Annotated Bibliography?
evaluations of each source
or evaluation
Review
What is the STRUCTURE of an Annotated Bibliography?
The standard structure of an annotated bibliography consists of
TWO parts:
Full bibliographic citation (in alphabetical order)

2. A reference of your source, in the APA style, as you would
complete one for a
References List
Contents
Description
the source
Relevance and evaluation:
methods (nature of the research)
relevant to your research
using: scope, limitations, strengths
evaluate your statements
What is the writing style?

3. mailto:[email protected]
Writing an Annotated
Bibliography (PG)
Student Success Centre
[email protected]
Some examples of sentence starters:
In this article, Smith reviews…
This article examines…
The authors describe…
The author’s purpose is to challenge…
The main ideas expressed are…

4. Support for these claims is documented…
Smith has conducted a thorough
investigation of…
The author’s research focuses on…
The author provides a strong theoretical…
Theories are supported by well-known
researchers in this field, such as…
There is a lack of supporting evidence…
The main limitation of the article…
This article is useful for this research topic…
The information is up-to-date and from a
reliable source…
It is relevant to the topic because …
In particular, this article will assist…
An example of an Annotated Bibliography:

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Do not remove this notice.
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Subject Title Managing in Global Context
Subject Code MGT604
Lecturer / Tutor Esther Chaderopa and Stephen Rodwell
Semester July 2019
Assessment Title Task 1: Individual Annotated Bibliography

6. Learning Outcome/s
1. Analyse and interpret the diverse socio-cultural
context in which global companies operate.
2. Analyse and compare organisational behaviour
across countries and cultures.
4. Critically evaluate major cultural attributes,
including communication styles, to inform
management decision making.
Assessment type (group or
individual)
Individual
Weighting 25%
Word count Equivalent of 1500 words
Due date Week 8
Class submission Lecture ☐ Tutorial ☐
Submission type Paper copy ☐ Turnitin ✓
Format / Layout of Assessment
(details of what to include)
(cross the appropriate check
boxes)
ICMS Cover Page
Research Question

7. 5 review summaries
on research-based academic journal articles
✓
✓
✓
Assessment instructions
(clear, succinct, without repetition)
Students will develop:
1) a research question related to a current global issue
or trend facing managers across international
jurisdictions and;
2) write 5 review summaries [200-300 words each] on
research-based academic journal articles outlining
their relevance to the issue, nature of the research
(sample, methods, analysis) and key findings and
implications for managers.
Here are some examples of research questions:
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8. • What are the common challenges that MNEs face in
forming and managing Joint Ventures with State
Owned Enterprises in China?
• What are the key factors that companies should
consider in choosing between Greenfield and
Brownfield Investments?
• How to create an effective cross-cultural training
program for Australian expatriates?
• How to become an effective leader in a high-power
distance culture?
You should develop your own research question. Your
research question should be different from those of
the other students.
Readings for the assessment
Refer to textbooks and other resources in Moodle/LMS.
Grading Criteria / Rubric See the MGT604 ANNOTATED
BIBLIOGRAPHY
GRADING CRITERIA file on the Moodle site
MGT604 Managing in the Global Context
GRADING CRITERIA FOR ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Content (50%)
Excellent (8.5-10 points) = Summaries and evaluations are
complete and very thorough for each source. The evaluations
provide the reader with comprehensive information regarding
the usefulness, target audience and reliability of source, and
compares each source to others on these factors.

9. Very Good (7.5-8.4 points) = The summaries give plenty of
information on what was given by each source. The evaluations
provide very good accounts of the usefulness, target audience
and reliability of sources.
Good (6.5-7.4 points) = Summaries and evaluations are very
well presented and adequate to postgraduate level of the
assignment but may not be completely thorough on all sources.
Fair (5-6.4 points) = Summaries and/or evaluations are present
but may be insufficient given the postgraduate level of the
assignment.
Poor (<5 points) = Summaries and/or evaluations are either
incomplete or may be inadequate. For example, the student may
have summarised the source, but did not evaluate it. Student
may have not met the word requirement for annotations or may
not have had 5 annotations.
Format (25%): Format includes citing sources correctly and
having at least 5 academic sources.
Excellent (8.5-10 points) = Sources are cited correctly
according to ICMS 2018 Style Guide (APA) style. Student
followed directions in regards to the types of sources.
Very Good (7.5-8.4 points) = Sources are cited correctly for the
most part. Student followed directions in regard to the types of
sources.
Good (6.5-7.4 points) = Sources cited correctly and followed
directions in regard to types of sources (may be a few mistakes
with style).
Fair (5-6.4 points)= Some sources are cited incorrectly and/or
student did not always follow directions in regards to types of
sources.
Poor (<5 points) = Student did not cite sources correctly or did
not provide enough information about the sources.
Grammar/Punctuation/Clarity (25%)
Excellent (8.5-10 points) = Perfect grammar and punctuation.
No errors in annotations. Very clear and organised text (ideas
flow easily, and clear introduction sentences are present).
Very Good (7.5-8.4 points) = Very few grammar and/or

10. punctuation errors. Annotations are very clear and very well
organised (ideas flow easily and clear introduction sentences
are present).
Good (6.5-7.4 points) = Some grammar and/or punctuation
errors detected or annotations have some problems in structure
or organisation.
Fair (5-6.4 points) = Grammar and punctuation errors are
frequently found. Annotations are not very well organised
and/or not very clear.
Poor (<5 points) = Poor grammar/punctuation and annotations
are disorganized and hard to follow.
Criteria
Excellent (HD)
Very Good (D)
Good (CR)
Fair (P)
Fail (F)
1. Content and word count (50%)
2. Referencing Format (sources)
(25%)
3. Clarity, Grammar and Punctuation (25%)

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