Annotated Bibliography

ASSESSMENT 2: Annotated bibiography
Due Date   1 October
Length     2000 words maximum
Topic   Linking child development research with policy and practice
The purpose of the assessment is to locate relevant journal articles in one area of child development, extract the key findings from the articles, and relate them to

implications for professionals working with young children and their families and implications for social policy makers.
Locate five research articles published in the last five years (2009 – 2013) and not included in the unit outline that report on research conducted into one of the

following areas:
•   Child abuse and neglect
•   Culture and child development
•   Risk-taking and child development

1. For each of the five articles, provide an overview of the methods used and extract the main points (findings/conclusions) that are important for the work of

early childhood educators and other practitioners working with young children. The following details should be included:
a)   The main aims of the research (Why did the researchers conduct the research?)
b)   The participants (Who was involved in the research? – including any significant characteristics, such as age and socioeconomic status)
c)   The main research methods, including research design (e.g. longitudinal design) and measures (e.g. questionnaires, observation)
d)   The main research findings (What did the researchers conclude?)
e)   Limitations of the research reported by the researchers
f)   Your own critical analysis of the research as reported in the article.

2. Discuss the implications from the findings for practitioners working with young children and their families.

3. Discuss the implications from the findings for policy makers concerned with the welfare of young children

Hints for locating relevant articles in your chosen area:
•   Use references given in lectures, the required reading or the additional reading lists as a starting point to find new references in the area
•   Use the library databases to search for articles in the area (e.g. PsycInfo; Academic Search Premier)
•   Attend a library course on searching for a topic or ask a librarian

Marking Criteria
Appropriate articles located 5 marks
Research methods and key findings from each study succinctly
discussed 20 marks
Effective linking of each main point to implications for professionals working with young children and their families

10 marks
Effective linking of findings to implications for policy makers 10 marks
Presentation and correct use of APA style and adherence
to academic honesty policy 5 marks

HOW TO SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS
•   Make sure your assignment is submitted by midnight of the due date of the assignment.
•   Submit assignments online through the unit iLearn site via the relevant link
•   Use a Word file (and Powerpoint file for assignment 2).
•   Use 1.5 spacing and a font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri in 12pt font.

Referencing and Style for Written Assignments
Please use APA style for assignments. See for details: http://libguides.mq.edu.au/content.php?pid=84355&sid=626634

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
1.Information to include
•The main aims of the research (Why did the researchers conduct the research?)
•The participants (Who was involved in the research? -including any significant characteristics, such as age and socioeconomic status)
•The main research methods, including research design (e.g. longitudinal design) and measures (e.g. questionnaires, observation)
•The main research findings (What did the researchers conclude?)
•Limitations of the research reported by the researchers
•Your own critical analysis of the research as reported in the article.
•NB: you are not just restating the article abstract!!
2.Discuss the implications from the findings for practitioners working with young children and their families.
3.Discuss the implications from the findings for policy makers concerned with the welfare of young children

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