Preparing an Annotated Bibliography for a Criminal Justice Class

Authors

• Fabiola Ceballos-Durham, CUNY John Jay College

Document Type

Assignment

Publication Date

6-2026

Abstract

This assignment introduces students to the research process in criminal justice by requiring them to locate, evaluate, and annotate scholarly and credible sources related to their assigned topic. Through the use of library databases, web evaluation techniques, and APA citation style, students develop information literacy skills while identifying key findings, gaps, and areas of interest within the existing literature. The completed annotated bibliography serves as a foundation for the Final Term Research Project by helping students refine a research focus and begin building a reference base for future assignments.

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For more information on and assignments from the Distinguished Teaching Academy, go to https://johnjaydistinguishedteaching.commons.gc.cuny.edu/.

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