Title - "What Is a Skilled Nursing Facility and How Does It Operate in Tennesse"
Directions: Answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be double-spaced; refer to the "Format Requirements" page for specific format requirements.
This section prepares you to complete this assignment successfully. Please follow these instructions to complete and submit the assignment.
Submit the following:
Submit an Annotated Bibliography that contains at least ten (10) sources. This bibliography can include textbooks, scholarlybooks on the subject, peer-reviewed articles, audio and video materials, etc. Refer to the Lecture Notes about Annotated Bibliography.
Bibliography
A bibliography is sometimes referred to as a reference list or references of works cited, which includes all of the publication details. It could also be an extensive list that not only identifies sources cited in the report but also represents the research you have done in preparing to write and suggests further reading on the topic you have researched.
Bibliographies are not limited to printed materials. Resources for research come in different forms:
Printed materials - books, newspapers, magazines, journals
Online resources - books, newspapers, magazines, journals
Interviews
Video clips
Audio tapes
Speeches
Citing your sources in a bibliography should include information details such as:
Author's name
Year of publication/production
Name or title of publication and or/article, or production
Place of publication/production
Name of publisher
If online resource, date it was downloaded or retrieved
Annotated Bibliography
When a bibliography is accompanied by annotations, it is called an Annotated Bibliography. Annotations are usually brief descriptions and evaluations of each source - that show the reader the relevance of the source.
Here is a sample format to help you better understand what is required in an annotation:
Annotated bibliographies first cite a specific source, followed by a brief description of the main ideas and comments about the source. It is important to know that these annotations do not represent a review of the source, as in a literature review discussed in the previous module. However, they are very helpful and serve as good guides when the researcher starts writing the literature review.
For annotated bibliographies, use standard APA format for the citations, then add a brief entry, including:
2 to 4 sentences to summarize the main idea(s) of the source:
What are the main arguments?
What is the point of this book/article?
What topics are covered?
1 or 2 sentences to assess and evaluate the source:
How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography?
Is this information reliable?
Is the source objective or biased?
1 or 2 sentences to reflect on the source:
Was this source helpful to you?
How can you use this source for your research project?
Has it changed how you think about your topic?
Important Reminder: Every time you take a note, be sure to write down all bibliographical information to include author, book title, article title, page numbers, volume number, publisher name and date.
As a closing note, to comply with APA formatting standards for your overall paper:
Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. You should use a clear font that is highly readable. APA recommends using 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
Include a page header (also known as the "running head") at the top of every page. To create a page header/running head, insert page numbers flush right. Then type "TITLE OF YOUR PAPER" in the header flush left using all capital letters. The running head is a shortened version of your paper's title and cannot exceed 50 characters including spacing and punctuation.
Your essay should include four major sections: the Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References. For additional information on the essay structure,