CMNS 125, Professional Communication (Linda Howell): Introduction

Not all journals are created equal, and not all will be appropriate for every research need. These are the most common types of journals you are likely to encounter in your research, presented in order from most to least academic or scholarly:

• Scholarly Journals: reports of original research, theoretical, experimental or applied; many are refereed/peer-reviewed
• Trade/Professional Journals: current trends, news & events in a particular field; some are peer-reviewed
• Journals of Commentary or Opinion: commentary on political & social issues; often source of specific political viewpoint, e.g., conservative, liberal, or specific interest group
• Newspapers: current information, news stories; local & regional focus
• Popular Magazines: current events & news; primary source for popular culture

This assignment helps you to meet the following learning objectives:

• Produce a research writing assignment for a professional or academic audience.
• Use summary, paraphrasing, and citation techniques for an academic or professional audience.
• Use source material ethically and critically in written communication.
• Demonstrate the basic techniques of document design.

Part A: Complete the Online Library Assignment at https://library.ufv.ca/research-help-guides/online-library-assignment/  

(Don't forget to forward the Certificate of Completion to your professor!)

Part B: Annotated Bibliography (Read A% instructions on pages 6-7 to find topics)

The purpose of this section is to help you compile evidence for your upcoming A5 persuasive presentation. Choose your research presentation topic from the "Research Presentation topics"  list.

Using UFV library databases, find 4 or more books, videos, newspaper or magazine articles and at least one scholarly (peer-reviewed) article on your chosen topic.  Remember to use keywords to broaden or narrow your search. Read these sources carefully and take notes. Be sure that your notes paraphrase rather than quote or copy the exact words of your source.

Using your notes, write a descriptive and evaluative annotated bibliography using APA style and 5-7 sentences per annotation. (See instructions for annotated bibliographies and APA style in Module 3.)

For more information please check your assignment.