Annotated Bibliography
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University Library
An annotated bibliography is a reference list in which each entry is followed by an annotation or
description of the source. For this assignment, do the following:
Use the same format as the University of Phoenix Material: Annotated Bibliography Formatting
Sample.
Include an APA-formatted title page.
Include four to six peer-reviewed sources.
Include a one-paragraph annotation in your own words for each source.
This will be the basis for your literature review in the Research Proposal assignment. (Sample)
Annotated Bibliography Formatting Sample
This sample annotated bibliography is formatted according to the 6th edition of the Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association. This sample serves only as a formatting guide,
and does not reflect accurate reference information or master’s-level content depth. Include an
APA-formatted title page in your annotated bibliography.
Annotated Bibliography
Barker, P. J. (2006). Modeling transformational leadership in nonprofit organizations
(Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses database. (UMI No. 2284627)
This qualitative study examines the various forms of transformational leadership practiced in
nonprofit organizations in the Southeastern United States. The study takes a comparative approach,
investigating similarities and differences between leadership styles in for-profit and nonprofit
organizations. Based on the results of open-ended interviews with executive leaders, the study
offers a detailed analysis and recommendations for strengthening nonprofit leadership using
transformational strategies.
DuFour, R. (2002). Beyond instructional leadership: The learning-centered principal. Educational
Leadership, 59(8), 12–15. doi: 10.1909/17845930958349604
In this short article, DuFour describes his experience as a principal and the issues he faced in
that role regarding instructional leadership. DuFour promoted a shift from instruction-oriented
leaders to learning-oriented leaders, citing the need to focus on outcomes rather than process in
education. To facilitate this change, DuFour recommends the implementation of a systemic method of
monitoring and evaluating student progress.
Rousseau, D. M. (1997). Organizational behavior in the new organizational era. Annual Review of
Psychology, 48(2), 515–546. Retrieved from https://arjournals.annualreviews.org/loi/psych
In this historically comprehensive article, Rousseau discusses the paradigmatic shift in the
meaning of the word organization as it changes from an entity-based term to focus on the components
of the entity.
My proposal will be on why are some people being stereotype because of their ethnic background and
not qualified for a position on a job based on they experience and education? No plagiarism please