Compare the care models for nursing practice specific to the older adult.
Module 04 Content
Course Competency:
Compare the care models for nursing practice specific to the older adult.
Information Literacy: Discovering information reflectively, understanding how information is produced and valued, and using information to create new knowledge and participate ethically in communities of learning.
Using the Rasmussen Library, identify at least 2 resources pertaining to your topic.
Prepare an annotated bibliography for the resources you identified. Each entry will include:
the full APA formatted reference
an annotation consisting of the following elements:
2 to 4 sentences to summarize the main idea(s) of the source
1 or 2 sentences to assess and evaluate the source
1 or 2 sentences to reflect on the source
1What is an annotated bibliography and how do I do one? Do you have a sample I can see?
How can I make a research appointment/ with a Rasmussen College Librarian?
How do I know if a source is credible?What is an ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY and how do I do one? Do you have a sample I can see?
Answer
An annotated bibliography is the full APA reference of a source followed by notes and commentary about a source. The word annotate means critical or explanatory notes and the word bibliography means a list of sources. Annotations are meant to be critical in addition to being descriptive. Annotated bibliographies are useful because they present a list of resources that others can use for research, and each resource has information that describes what is in it and that evaluates it (describes what makes it unique, useful, or helpful).Format: Content:· 2 to 4 sentences to summarize the main idea(s) of the source.o What is the point of this book/article?· 1 or 2 sentences to assess and evaluate the source.o Is this information reliable?· 1 or 2 sentences to reflect on the source.o How can you use this source for your research project?Note: the descriptions and evaluations you provide must be your own writing. Do NOT copy and paste abstracts or summaries from other sources because that would constitute plagiarism.
Answer
An annotated bibliography is the full APA reference of a source followed by notes and commentary about a source. The word annotate means critical or explanatory notes and the word bibliography means a list of sources. Annotations are meant to be critical in addition to being descriptive. Annotated bibliographies are useful because they present a list of resources that others can use for research, and each resource has information that describes what is in it and that evaluates it (describes what makes it unique, useful, or helpful).Format: Content:· 2 to 4 sentences to summarize the main idea(s) of the source.o What is the point of this book/article?· 1 or 2 sentences to assess and evaluate the source.o Is this information reliable?· 1 or 2 sentences to reflect on the source.o How can you use this source for your research project?How do I know if a source is credible?
Answer
There are many criteria that can be used to determine whether or not information from a source is credible. Some of the most important criteria are listed below. A handy tool to verify the accuracy and credibility of resources is the PROVEN source evaluation process.
Does the author or agency that created the information have the credentials, academic background, or experience to write authoritatively about the topic?
Authors:
Google their name(s)
do they have a degree related to the topic they are addressing?
Watch out for people with degrees (MA, MS, PhD) in a field unrelated to what they are writing about. A PhD in English does not qualify someone to give medical advice, for instance.
Agencies:
Google their name
do they have a good reputation in the field they are addressing?
Are they really taking responsibility for a particular website or certain resource? In the case of websites, sometimes university web pages are official and sometimes they belong solely to students or staff or faculty. To learn how to tell the difference, visit our How can I read a URL or website address? answer.
See also: What is a good way to find information about the authority or qualifications of an author?