Essay Citation

1. Use correct APA format.
2. Italicize

Introduction of author/researcher

1. Identify the author and his/her credentials, as well as  possible personal agendas.
2. Identify the publisher and possible publication agendas. (news source, scholarly journal, political/social slants).
3. Identify any individuals (scientists, politicians, etc.) who are quoted or referred to in the article as experts.  Other key players as well.

Summary of the article

1. Describe how the author defines the issue/development.
2. Identify the main themes and concepts presented.

Reactions to the article

1. Identify information that could be disputed, gaps the authors  knowledge.
2. Identify what new knowledge you believe you or the public needs to better understand the issue/development.   

Signature

1. Your name and credentials
2. Academic or Professional Affiliation

Literature Selection

1. Select literature addressing a single theme OR
2. considering a specific issue OR
3. addressing a single topic in a field of study

Summarize the articles

Introduction of authors/researchers

1. Identify each author and his/her credentials, as well as  possible personal agendas.
2. Identify the publisher and possible publication agendas. (news source, scholarly journal, political/social slants).
3. Identify any individuals (scientists, politicians, etc.) who are quoted or referred to in the article as experts.  Other key players as well.

Summarize individual findings

1. Describe how each authors define the issue/development.
2. Identify the main themes and concepts presented.

Reactions to the body of work

1. Identify information that could be disputed, gaps the authors  knowledge.
2. Synthesize and contrast the article assertions/findings.
3. Identify what new knowledge you believe you or the public needs to better understand the issue/development.   

Signature

1. Your name and credentials
2. Academic or Professional Affiliation