MGT502 Laureate Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving Annotated Bibliography

Instructions

In this assessment, you will address a contemporary organisational or business issue and

apply research skills to identify, select and analyse 10 sources to form an annotated

bibliography. The issue and resources used in Assessment 1A will also form the basis for

Assessment 1B – Forming an Argument.

When choosing a topic, consider the following:

Locate material (books, periodicals, white papers and other documents) that may

contain useful information and ideas on your issue.

Briefly examine and review the items and select 10 that represent a variety of

perspectives on the issue.

Write an annotation of 150 words for each reference summarising the central theme

and scope. The annotation should include one or more sentences that,

o evaluate the authority or background of the author

o comment on the intended audience

o compare or contrast this work with another you have cited

o explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic

Reference the book, article, or document using APA 6th style in the reference list.

Be sure to review a variety of resources before selecting the 10 most suitable ones. Please

include a title page, use the APA 6th referencing style, and list the materials in alphabetical

order.

Students are responsible for:

Staying within the word limit

Keeping drafts and backups of their assignment

Submitting the assignment via Blackboard by the due date

Ensuring their assignment is written and submitted while observing and committing

to the Academic Integrity policy