All students will write an annotated bibliography on a subject dealing with mass communication. It can pertain to race, gender, media, crime in media, sexuality in media, etc. An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited. Please note that you can select your own topic.
THE PROCESS
Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research.
First, locate and record citations to books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. Briefly examine and review the actual items. Then choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic.
Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style.
Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or (d) explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.
The annotated bibliography must be written in APA format.
Research Topics for Annotated Bibliography
1. Race and sexuality in music videos
2. Analyzing skin tones on music videos
3. Analyzing skin tones in mainstream magazines
4. The portrayal of violence in hip hop videos
5. Misogyny in hip hop music
6. The portrayal of Latinos in political commercials
7. The impact of advertising through social media
8. Impact of watching Super Bowl commercials on viewers
9. Impact of newspapers on political voting
10. Portrayals of African Americans in film
