Annotated Bibliography

To prepare for this Assignment, do the following:

Read this week’s Learning Resources focused on the annotated bibliography to understand the rationale for its use and the format and content required.
Find five peer-reviewed articles on innovation related to your specialization.
Use the resource “Reference List: Common Reference List Examples” as a quick guide for formulating your bibliographies to maintain alignment with APA formatting.
Use the APA Course Paper Template, linked in this week’s Learning Resources, to complete this Assignment.
By Day 7
Submit a 3- to 5-page annotated bibliography, in which you do the following:

Write a reference citation for each of your five sources, ensuring adherence to proper APA formatting.
Provide a summary for each article, followed by a critique and analysis, including the following:
Appropriateness for the intended audience
Authority or background of the author
Limitations, depending on the scope, reliability, age of the document, and bias
Research findings
Usefulness of the source for your purposes
Conclusion
Note: Each annotation does not have to be long (2–3 paragraphs), but you need to take into consideration the points listed. Model your document after the sample provided in this week’s Learning Resources and use the resources in the Walden Writing Center for additional help.

Be sure to use the APA Course Paper Template to complete this Assignment. Also, refer to the Week 6 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.