Annotated Bibliography Worksheet
Example Reference
Citation in APA format
Goings, T. C., Salas-Wright, C. P., Howard, M. O., & Vaughn, M. G. (2017). Substance use among Bi/multiracial youth in the United States: Profiles of psychosocial risk and protection. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 44(2), 206-214. https://doi.org/10.1080/00952990.2017.1359617
(this is a proper source citation in APA formatting)
Key findings (200 words)
This article presents findings from a study that examined the issue of substance use in bi/multiracial youth. The authors suggest that bi/multiracial youth participate in substance use more frequently than monoracial youth. The study had several significant findings. Bi/multiracial youth engaged in higher use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other illicit drugs more so than other youth of color. They also engage in higher levels of marijuana use than white youth. However, findings also revealed that bi/multiracial youth were involved with more psychosocial protectors – such as being raised with a stronger anti-drug message and having parents more involved in their lives. Many also experienced lower levels of psychosocial risk than monoracial youth, such as peer pressure.
The authors suggest several important implications from these findings, especially in terms of designing prevention and intervention efforts aimed at bi/multiracial youth to address substance abuse. These implications take on increased importance as the population of bi/multiracial youth has been increasing significantly over time. They also suggest that these programs focus on enhancing psychosocial protections for these youth, rather than only focusing on protective factors. The authors conclude by mentioning two model programs as being exemplary with this approach – The Strong African American Families Program, and Communities That Care.
(This example of key findings gives a detailed description of the major findings and implications from the study. It clearly represents one of the social sciences. It also meets the 200-word length)
How do you know that this is a credible/scholarly source?
This article was found in a peer-reviewed academic journal from the UMGC library.
(This article was from a peer-reviewed scholarly journal from the UMGC library – using peer reviewed sources helps to verify credibility)
Assess the usefulness of this resources to your project. How will you use the findings for your final project? If you found that this resource was not useful, please discuss why. (100 words)
My topic is on substance use among adolescents. This article addresses several issues that are relevant to my topic from a psychological viewpoint, including psychosocial protections and risks in the context of substance use. It also discusses a population that has been less focused on in many of the articles I have read. Since the population of bi/multiracial youth is increasing in society, this article will help to ensure that I look at this issue from the perspective of different demographics of youth.
(This description reiterates the topic and fully describes how the article will be relevant from the viewpoint of one of the social sciences. It gives a valid reason of how the article will be useful for the final project. It also meets the required word count).
Reference 1
Citation in APA format
Key findings (200 words)
How do you know that this is a credible/scholarly source?
Assess the usefulness of this resources to your project. How will you use the findings for your final project? If you found that this resource was not useful, please discuss why. (100 words)
Reference 2
Citation in APA format
Key findings (200 words)
How do you know that this is a credible/scholarly source?
Assess the usefulness of this resources to your project. How will you use the findings for your final project? If you found that this resource was not useful, please discuss why. (100 words)
Reference 3
Citation in APA format
Key findings (200 words)
How do you know that this is a credible/scholarly source?
Assess the usefulness of this resources to your project. How will you use the findings for your final project? If you found that this resource was not useful, please discuss why.(100 words)
