![your annotated bibliography. This is
an example of an APA cover page
for undergraduate and master’s
students. Doctoral students should
use the annotated bibliography
sample found on the Doctoral
Writing Resources site under
Formatting.
2
Center for Writing Excellence
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Annotated Bibliography
Biemiller, L. (2013, December 6). From a million MOOC users,
a few early research results. The
Chronicle of Higher Education [Web log post]. Retrieved from
http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/from-a-million-mooc-
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![associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral programs. The
particulars of the
motivational orientations can be useful for recruitment materials
and designing
curriculum.
Shepherd, M. M., & Tsong Shin, S. (2014). The effects of
informal faculty-student interaction
and use of information technology on non-traditional students'
persistence intentions and
educational outcomes. Journal of Higher Education Theory &
Practice, 14(2), 46–60.
The study presented here attempts to address concerns over the
education outcomes for
nontraditional students when using social integration. The
authors explore the impact of
IT and informal faculty-student interaction. Their results
suggest that IT may have a
positive effect on student psychological well-being and
academic performance.
TEDTalks. (Producer). (2014, July 18). Bill Gates—Mosquitos,
Malaria, and Education [Video
file]. Available from University of Phoenix Media Library ID:
53c93663dd7d12d094c4c6e2
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Exercise 3 Worksheet Create a Peer Reviewed ReferenceSave this .docx
- 1. Exercise 3 Worksheet: Create a Peer Reviewed Reference Save this worksheet to your computer with the filename “Your_Name_Exercise_3.” Review the Using Sources Effectively in Academic Writing tutorial for guidance. Complete the table in Part 1 by doing the following: · Copy and paste the paragraph you wrote in Day 1 Exercise 2 into the table below. · Locate one peer-reviewed source in the University Library from EBSCOhost based on the topic of your paragraph. · Insert a paraphrase, direct quotation, or summary into your paragraph using the peer-reviewed source. · Create an APA-formatted in-text citation for the peer- reviewed source. Complete the table in Part 2 by doing the following: · Create an APA-formatted reference for the peer-reviewed source. Submit the completed worksheet as an attachment via the Assignment tab. Part 1 Your Paragraph Including APA Citations I believe students plagiarize due to the lack of knowledge they have when it comes to citing resources and how or where to put quotes from their research. Moreover, it could be a from of being lazy and/or not having the time to do their own work. Stress or panic could also be a possibility on why they plagiarize their work. Time management could play a role in this as if the student didn’t do a good job of preparing and organizing their schedule, next thing they know is the paper is due and they haven’t even started it yet.
- 2. As MacDonell (2005) explained: Several reasons for the increase in plagiarism have been advanced.1.2 These include pressure to publish, lack of time, the desire to get work into print quickly, simultaneously submitting an article to multiple journals in hopes of increasing the odds of acceptance, and carelessness. Therefore waiting until the last minute then trying to throw something together by copying and pasting whatever they find online. (MacDonell, 2005, p. 35) Possible consequences include a failing grade, being dropped from the class, or even being expelled from the institution attending. Part 2 APA-formatted Reference for the Peer-Reviewed Source MacDonell, Colleen // School Library Journal; Jan2005, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p35 Business Research Project Part 1 Introduction The power of business research is to inform managerial options and decisions with evidence-based assessments and explorations, rather than with anecdotal information and hunches. This kind of systematic process of distilling and evaluating the complex moving pieces within a business can increase the chances for effective managerial decision-making (Cooper & Schindler, 2014, Chapter 1, Research in Business). Company background Alpha Mobile was founded in 1983 and is currently still the largest communications company in the world. Its mission is to connect people all over the world by providing the best communications and technology service possible in the areas of mobile services, TV, and high-speed Internet. It is the world’s largest provider of pay TV and is flourishing in international markets. In addition to this, more than 57 million customer locations utilize Alpha Mobile’s high-speed Internet, and over
- 3. one million business locations enjoy the high-speed fiber it delivers to meet business needs (AT&T, 2016). Business problem and the role of the team As industry competition continues to increase, Alpha Mobile now faces difficulties in maintaining a consistent high-speed technology service to their customers, and has seen a rise in customer complaints and decreased customer retention. Team D’s objective is to quantitatively determine if there is a correlation between stronger connectivity capabilities and increased customer satisfaction. Variables Independent variable: Increased bandwidth In this research process, we will be dealing with two variables: the independent and the dependent variable. The independent variable is also known as the predictor. It is the variable that is manipulated to determine if a change in its value results in (or is correlated to) a change in the dependent variable. In this way, we can study the relationship, if any, between the independent and dependent variable. In addition to this, it important to recognize that not all measurable relationships between the independent and dependent variables qualify to be a true causal relationship. This is because additional independent variables could be simultaneously working to impact the dependent variable. Correlation is not as powerfully direct a relationship as causation but still has both research and business significance. Team D’s study will address the increase in bandwidth available and the quantity of connectivity complaints from customers. Increased bandwidth, the independent variable, is measurable and can be translated into a research-appropriate defined value (Cooper & Schindler, 2014, Chapter Chapter 3, Thinking Like a Researcher). Dependent variable: Connectivity complaints The dependent variable, also known as the criterion variable, is the variable observed and studied as an outcome or result of the manipulations made to the independent variable. Team D’s inquiry into Alpha Mobile is seeking to determine if increased
- 4. bandwidth is related to the frequency of connectivity complaints. Therefore, the dependent variable is the frequency of connectivity complaints. If research determines a correlation between increased bandwidth and decreased connectivity complaints, Alpha Mobile will have research that validates this as a research-backed method to become more competitive, and therefore both retain and potentially gain customers (Cooper & Schindler, 2014, Chapter Chapter 3, Thinking Like a Researcher). Research question Did Alpha Mobile’s bandwidth increase from January 2015 to January 2016 due to high- speed Wi-Fi connection improve customer satisfaction and retention? Null and alternative hypothesis H0: Increases in Alpha Mobile’s bandwidth due to high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity correlate to a decrease in customer complaints. H1: Increases in Alpha Mobile’s bandwidth due to high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity do not correlate to a decrease in customer complaints. Conclusion Utilizing reliable business research methodologies, Team D will embark on a study that aims to measurably illuminate the quantifiable relationship between Alpha Mobile’s technological connectivity power and its customer satisfaction. References AT&T. (2016). AT&T Company Information. Retrieved from http://www.att.com/gen/investor-relations?pid=5711 Cooper, D. R., & Schindler, P. S. (2014). Business research methods (12th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.
- 5. Create an inferential statistics (hypothesis) test usingthe research question and two variables your learning team developed for the Week 2 Business Research Project Part 1 assignment. Include: · The research question · Mock data for the independent and dependent variables Determine the appropriate statistical tool to test the hypothesis based on the research question. Conduct a hypothesis test with a 95% confidence level, using the statistical tool.
- 6. Write an interpretation of no more than 350-words of the results and provide your findings. Submit both the spreadsheet and the paper to the Assignment Files tab. 1 Annotated Bibliography Student Name Course/Number Due Date Faculty Name You may include a cover page for
- 7. your annotated bibliography. This is an example of an APA cover page for undergraduate and master’s students. Doctoral students should use the annotated bibliography sample found on the Doctoral Writing Resources site under Formatting. 2 Center for Writing Excellence ©2015 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. Annotated Bibliography Biemiller, L. (2013, December 6). From a million MOOC users, a few early research results. The Chronicle of Higher Education [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/from-a-million-mooc- users-a-few-early-research-
- 8. results/48841 This article discusses a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. Sixteen massive open online courses, or MOOCs, were observed to determine student retention. Student completion of the courses was unremarkable. Several differing variables may have contributed to the outcomes of each course based on topic, length of course, student nationality, and so on. More studies on how MOOCs are administered and conducted must be made. Films for the Humanities and Sciences. (Producer). (2014, August). Internet research: What’s credible? Available from Films on Demand in the University of Phoenix Library http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=7967&xtid=58 373&loid=266720 This video discusses the risks taken with using popular search engines to locate resources for academic work. It notes that most resources available online are not guaranteed reliable or peer-reviewed. Some tips are offered to help alleviate some
- 9. search issues and to aid in locating appropriate resources. Detailed reasons to not use Wikipedia and like sites are provided. Francois, E. J. (2014). Motivational orientations of non- traditional adult students to enroll in a degree-seeking program. New Horizons in Adult Education & Human Resource Development, 26(2), 19–35. doi: 10.1002/nha3.20060 This annotated bibliography includes references formatted according to APA standards. An annotated bibliography is
- 10. a list of references to books, articles, web pages, and other sources. The reference is listed first and is followed by a brief summary, or annotation, of the source. The annotation informs the reader of the relevance and quality of the sources. Academic
- 11. sources should be relevant and credible. Include sources that are more recently published so the research is up to date. 3 Center for Writing Excellence ©2015 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. The research in this study focused on motivating factors for non-traditional, degree- seeking adults. The Education Participation Scale (EPS) was used to evaluate adults in
- 12. associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral programs. The particulars of the motivational orientations can be useful for recruitment materials and designing curriculum. Shepherd, M. M., & Tsong Shin, S. (2014). The effects of informal faculty-student interaction and use of information technology on non-traditional students' persistence intentions and educational outcomes. Journal of Higher Education Theory & Practice, 14(2), 46–60. The study presented here attempts to address concerns over the education outcomes for nontraditional students when using social integration. The authors explore the impact of IT and informal faculty-student interaction. Their results suggest that IT may have a positive effect on student psychological well-being and academic performance. TEDTalks. (Producer). (2014, July 18). Bill Gates—Mosquitos, Malaria, and Education [Video file]. Available from University of Phoenix Media Library ID: 53c93663dd7d12d094c4c6e2 In this TEDTalk, Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill
- 13. Gates discusses some ways to combat problems in our world. He addresses the lack of support for malaria elimination in struggling countries and how it affects their ability to thrive. He then compares this struggle to that of education. There is an inequality with how people survive physically and mentally in this world. He believes that success hinges on applying the right tools and paying attention to all who are affected. The annotations should be written in third person point of view just like an academic paper.
- 14. Notice each entry is listed in alphabetical order by author’s last name just like on a reference page. Exercise 4 Worksheet: Create an Annotated Bibliography Save this worksheet to your computer with the filename “Your_Name_Exercise_4.” Complete the table in Part 1 by doing the following: · Create an annotated bibliography with the peer-reviewed source you found for Exercise 3. · Format the reference using APA guidelines. · Review the APA Sample Paper for guidance. Complete the table in Part 2 by adding your answer to the question. Submit the completed worksheet as an attachment via the Assignment tab. Part 1 Annotated Bibliography need for programs to be designed that allow adults to use their
- 15. problem-solving skills. Part 2 Respond to the following question in 150-words or less: Based on the creation of your annotated bibliography, how can this help you avoid plagiarism?