Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme

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Part 1: Annotation
Using APA format, identify the source and write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. A sample annotation can be found in the directions for this assignment.

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The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, use data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that nonfamily living by young adults alters their attitudes, values, plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living

Part 2: Source Evaluation
Use the following criteria to evaluate each source:

a. How current is this the source you are using? (If not current - explain why information is still applicable)

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b. How authoritative, credible, reliable? (For example: recognized expert; peer-reviewed journal; trusted site such as .edu, .gov, .mil; experienced and knowledgeable in the field; information consistent across several sources, etc.)

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c. Briefly state specifically how this source provides evidence that strongly supports your conclusion. For example, "the article discusses significant evidence that this diet provides all essential nutrients and supports my view that the diet is healthy" "this study shows that this diet is deficient in vitamin D and supports my point that this diet is not healthy" "this survey revealed that obesity is on a rapid rise among all demographic groups and supports my view that obesity is epidemic"

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d. If the information is "popular" or if it is from a blog, from a marketing site, or is persuasive in nature (i.e., an editorial or opinion piece, or a publication of a special interest group such as a trade organization, union, etc.) explain why you are using the source and why you cannot use a more substantive or scholarly source.

Attachment:- Evaluation Worksheet.rar

Reference no: EM132905026

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