For this assignment, create an annotated bibliography analyzing the application of a health behavior theory used in three different peer-reviewed research articles pertaining to public health. An annotated bibliography is used to critically analyze, interpret, and relay information to the reader about what was found in a peer-reviewed research article. This type of analysis requires a higher level of comprehension that involves paraphrasing information. Direct quotes are not permitted for this assignment.
Refer to “Preparing Annotated Bibliographies” resource, located in the Student Success Center for assistance in completing this assignment. This resource provides criteria for other types of scholarly writing, so make sure you follow the instructions for the APA style.
Complete the following steps:
Step 1
Select one of the following health behavior theories: Health Belief Model, Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior, Integrated Behavioral Model, Transtheoretical Mode, or Stages of Change. Conduct a search for three peer-reviewed public health research articles published within the last 5 years that utilize the theory you selected.
If applicable, you may use the peer-reviewed article that you selected for Topic 3 DQ 2.
Step 2
For each article, write an annotation. Each annotation should be 150-250 words, not including your APA reference for the article at the beginning. Include the following:
Background of the author(s)
Conclusions made by the author(s)
Summary of the content or scope of the text
Outline of the main argument
Intended audience
Research methodology
Reliability of the text
Type of health behavior theory and how it was applied in the research