Blog 5

For this blog post we had to create an annotated bibliography with credible sources we may use in our next essay. In this annotated bibliography we listed five individual sources, cited these sources in MLA format, and wrote something we call a "CRAAP Analysis" to back up our credibility for each of our sources we chose. Also, to go more in depth in information for our sources. The sources we chose are supposed to help us with created our next essay. The essay topic I chose is on child abuse and each source I chose is very helpful in this process.

Annotated Bibliogaphy

Duncan, Karen. “Healing from the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse.” Westport: Praeger                      Publishers. 2004.

             This article is a credible source for my research because it gives a lot of information about sexual abuse. The author’s credentials include being published through Praeger Publishers. The article was published in 2004. The author’s main goal in this article is to teach about sexual abuse. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: people who have been a victim of sexual abuse or are interested in the topic. This audience would be interested in this subject because it makes you think and realize how abuse is a huge problem and would generally agree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: facts and insights about sexual abuse. This evidence builds credibility because the information given is accurate, but is also limited because some people may not understand. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because sexual abuse is a huge problem. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it is a form of abuse.

            Williams, Heidi. “Child Abuse.” Detroit: Greenhaven Press. 2009.

            This article is a credible source for my research because it gives insights on my topic that are important and usable. The author’s credentials include being published by the Greenhaven Press. The article was published in 2009. The author’s main goal in this article is to inform about child abuse. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: victims of abuse or people who are interested in learning about abuse. This audience would be interested in this subject because it is something that happens in the world and would generally agree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: facts and opinions. This evidence builds credibility because the information enclosed makes sense, but is also limited because people may not understand. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because the author disagrees with child abuse and gives a lot of information. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it can be highly useful.

Kinnear, Karen. “Childhood Sexual Abuse.” Santa Barbara: Library of Congress Cataloging-in-                  Publication-Data. 1995.

            This article is a credible source for my research because the author makes statements that relate to my topic. The author’s credentials include being published by the Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication-Data. The article was published in 1995. The author’s main goal in this article is to inform people about a reoccurring problem in the world. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: a person who wants to know about problems in the world. This audience would be interested in this subject because it is going on in the world today and would generally agree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: facts and knowledge about things going on in the world today. This evidence builds credibility because people have experienced it, but is also limited because not everyone has been through it. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because abuse is a huge problem that needs to end. I think this article is important to include in my essay because I can use it to back up my topic in many ways.

            Justice, Blair. “The Abusing Family.” New York: Human Sciences Press. 1976.

            This article is a credible source for my research because it explains why children are targeted. The author’s credentials include being published by the Human Science Press. The article was published in 1976. The author’s main goal in this article is to teach people about abuse and how a family is affected. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: people who have experienced abuse or wants to know more about abuse. This audience would be interested in this subject because it gives you an in depth look on how abuse starts and continues and would generally agree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: facts and knowledge about different aspects of abuse. This evidence builds credibility because it has to do with abuse, but is also limited because not everyone has been abused. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because the author explains abuse and how it can damage a person. I think this article is important to include in my essay because I can use the information given to back up my research.

            Alcorn, Nancy. “Violated.” Enumclaw: Winepress Publishing. 2008.

            This article is a credible source for my research because the author explains how people are violated in many ways. The author’s credentials include being published by Winepress Publishing. The article was published in 2008. The author’s main goal in this article is to teach about abuse. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: people who have been abused. This audience would be interested in this subject because it offers Christian advice on how to cope with abuse and would generally agree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: you can overcome abuse and seek help. This evidence builds credibility because you can receive help, but is also limited because not everyone may accept the advice. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because with God, you can overcome your problems. I think this article is important to include in my essay because is a good biblical source and I can use it in my essay about abuse.