• Locate 4 articles form a peer reviewed journal
• Cite the article using American Psychological Association reference style. This citation should appear above the paragraph on the article.
• Put articles in alphabetical order according to authors last name.
• Write a paragraph describing the articles contribution. If you find it will be more helpful for you when writing the final paper, use bullet points instead of writing a paragraph. Examples of what you should be writing about include:
o What methods did they use?
o Who was the sample size comprised of?
o What theory did they use to frame their research?
o What are the main findings?
o What suggestions are there for further research?
• The annotated bibliography should be typed, double spaced, 12-point font, and using Times New Roman or Calibri font
The focus for this annotated bibliography is on juvenile homicide offenders and recidivism – it is important to hit on the bullet points listed above – you can include weaknesses / strengths if necessary
