Study of Religion (2008) Advice for teachers

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1 Study of Religion (2008) Advice for teachers Using an annotated bibliography as evidence of the December 2010

2 Study of Religion (2008) Advice for teachers Using an annotated bibliography as evidence of the Compiled by the Queensland Studies Authority December 2010 The QSA acknowledges the contribution of Moreton Bay College in the preparation of this document. About this advice This advice is intended to help teachers implement the syllabus in their school setting. It provides information about: the purpose of an annotated bibliography in the Study of Religion (2008) course writing an annotated bibliography for the Study of Religion (2008) course making judgments about the quality of an annotated bibliography. 2 Study of Religion (2008) Advice for teachers Using an annotated bibliography as evidence of the

3 What is an annotated bibliography? An annotated bibliography is an alphabetical list of with an evaluative summary or annotation about each source. What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography in the Study of Religion (2008) course? Section 9.5 of the Study of Religion (2008) syllabus requires that students provide supporting documentary evidence of the when undertaking for assessment. This evidence can be provided as either: referenced notes or an annotated bibliography Therefore either strategy may be used as evidence of students ability to: identify and select an issue for inquiry frame about a religious issue or associated phenomena gather and summarise information from primary and secondary relevant to the scope and context of the inquiry use investigative techniques such as literature and media searches create bibliographies using an accepted convention. How should students write an annotated bibliography? When writing an annotated bibliography for Study of Religion (2008) students should: Cite the source, for example book, journal article or website, according to the school s Examples include Harvard and APA (American Psychological Association). Provide the annotation including the following elements: a description of the main ideas presented in the source an explanation of how the an evaluation of the source. Write concisely. The length of annotations may vary depending on the nature of the source. Some annotated sample entries are shown below. Sample 1 Description of the main Explanation of how the Evaluation of the validity of the source Coady, T. An uneasy marriage of necessity. The Age. 3 April (accessed May 13, 2008). This newspaper article enabled a conclusion to be made about the involvement of the Lyons Forum in passing the Andrews Bill to outlaw euthanasia. It was used to finalise the wording of the hypothesis. It showed there is a significant link between religion and politics and the importance of balancing this relationship with the views and considerations of all citizens, particularly when applied to a democratic society. It showed the importance of allowing religious views to influence but not dominate legislation passed by the government. Queensland Studies Authority Revised December

4 Sample 2 Description of the main Gifford, C. World Issues: Euthanasia. London: Chrysalis, This book provided an overview of euthanasia throughout the world, what arguments exist for and against voluntary euthanasia and what major groups and individuals have attempted to influence change in euthanasia legislation. Explanation of how the Evaluation of the source It was useful in the early stage of the inquiry and helped to answer framing and investigating such as What is euthanasia? What perspectives are held on this ethical issue? How do people make decisions about euthanasia? This source provided valid information as it made reference to primary data such as up-to-date statistical information and included expositions from terminally ill patients. These accounts gave divergent views on the issue. Sample 3 Healey, J. Debating the Issues. Sydney, NSW: The Spinnery Press, 2005, pp Description of the main This source provided a range of debates regarding the issue of euthanasia in Australia. The debates revealed information about the history, people and arguments involved with preventing voluntary euthanasia from becoming legalized within Australia. It was interesting to read the arguments specifically from the various groups involved, such as politicians, Australian citizens, religious groups and anti or pro euthanasia groups. Explanation of how the Evaluation of the validity of the source This allowed comparison and led to a conclusion about how to organise the information for the seminar and highlighted how difficult it is to reach a legalized decision about euthanasia. This source is extremely reliable and valid in terms of the information and facts provided. It acknowledges all contributors to the book, provides opinions through quotes and gives definitions. In addition it provides pages of further re with links to informative websites and books that were specific to the debates featured. 4 Study of Religion (2008) Advice for teachers Using an annotated bibliography as evidence of the

5 How are judgments made about the quality of annotated bibliographies? The quality of students annotated bibliographies can be matched to the following syllabus standards: Standard A Standard B Standard C Standard D Standard E Research and communication identification of a range of diverse wellconstructed and pertinent evidence of broad and focused a wide range of diverse identification of a range of wellconstructed evidence of focused a wide range of identification of relevant evidence of relevant identification of familiar use of rudimentary evidence of using familiar identification of known use of evidence of use of familiar Note: Colour highlights have been used in the table to emphasise the qualities that discriminate between the standards. References Charles Sturt University. How Do I Write an Annotated Bibliography? Learning Skills (accessed November 2010). Queensland University of Technology. Writing an annotated bibliography. QUT Cite-Write. 18 February (accessed November 2010). Queensland Studies Authority Revised December