I started going to college when I was thirty-nine years old. I had been out of high school for many years, and because I never finished high school, I never wrote a research paper when I was there. The first paper I wrote in college was graded on content and on bibliography. I made an A+ for content, but a zero for bibliography because I did not know that it was necessary to include one. I had a talk with my professor after I got my grade, and explained my lack of bibilography. She gave me time to create one, and I received a passing grade for Literature 101. I have never forgotten that episode of my life. So, I decided to write about how to write an annotated bibliography for those who, like me, never knew they needed one. 

When you receive an assignment to write a paper with an annotated bibliography, you may at first be a little confused. That is only normal, as it is both practical and theoretical task. There are hundreds of articles on how to write this part of a dissertation or research paper, so I decided to make a really simple one, that will create a clear picture in your head. For this, I consulted professional authors from an annotated bibliography writing service SmartWritingService.com, and here is what they recommend you to do.

Write a Plan of Your Review

If you have a plan, you will not only spend less time collecting material, but you will also be able to arrange this work qualitatively. Your plan should include the following information:

• The number of sources that must be confirmed by your thesis or research paper advisor.
• The nature of the description of the sources (analytical, comparative, with the addition of your own opinions).
• The size of the annotated bibliography, which can be expressed in the number of pages, words,  or characters without spaces.
• The exact wording of the topic, which will narrow the range of your search for the right sources.
• Terms of the annotated bibliography, which include the nuances associated with quoting, using fonts, line spacing and paragraph indentation, which, as a rule, is governed by citation style required (APA, MLA, Harvard, etc). To write a good literature review, it is essential to make a plan of action. The plan is your guide to collecting the necessary information.

General Recommendations on Annotated Bibliography Writing

Annotated bibliography is an integral part of the thesis. The main difficulty for the review is the selection of the necessary literature, which is information that:

• will show the incompleteness of the study of the problem you try to research and offer your solution to.
• will confirm the importance of the issue under discussion for modern science.

The annotated bibliography is often presented in several points: the degree of elaboration in the literature, scientific novelty. By the way, referring to the opinions of the authors mentioned in the bibliography can and should be throughout the research work. For example, as a reinforcement of your point of view, or, on the contrary, for a reliable indication of a discrepancy in the results. When writing a review, it is necessary to compile it initially in the abstract form and show the supervisor to clarify further ways to search and design the necessary information.

The literature presented in the annotated bibliography should not be highly specialized, it should be relevant and if possibly represent the points of view of foreign authors as well, as they represent other “schools”. The main emphasis in the analysis of sources should be done not on the work itself, but on its effectiveness.

Remember that you can not use “whole pieces of the finished text source”, quoting is valid in the amount of 5-10% of the entire text.

Referring to any authoritative point of view, it is necessary to find the very first version of its presentation. Undoubtedly, in order for your review to be of high quality, it is desirable to be personally acquainted with the indicated sources (at least fragmentary).

When you are done with the major part of literature review, you should analyze it and delete all the repetitive sources, and add some more, which relate to your topic from another angle. Often, students include too many similar sources and authors who share the same point of view, and it is destructive for the quality of your bibliography.

Proofread your annotated bibliography and make sure it is 100% original. Use online anti-plagiarism and grammar checkers. To save time use citation generators, but make sure the chosen one supports the latest updates of the required citation style.

These details are extremely important if you want to receive a top grade for your work. Even if your annotated bibliography is based on the in-depth research, but contains mistakes, omissions and technical plagiarism, it will kill your efforts. Be attentive, proofread your paper several times and if possible ask your professor for preliminary general corrections before you submit your paper.

Fabgrandpa and I worked at a campground in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for one year, in 2007. We loved working in a rural area that was so close to urban areas like Fredericksburg, Maryland and Washington, D.C. When we accepted the job there, I don’t know what I expected, but was pleasantly surprised by the farmland and orchards. We spent every day off exploring Pennyslvania, Maryland, and D.C. Here are 5 things to do in Pennsylvania.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Amish Country

We went for a drive through the Amish country around Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We saw lots of farms, with clothes hanging on clotheslines; Amish people driving their horses and buggies along the roads; a quilt museum, and several Amish stores where you can buy things like jams, jellies, bread, butter, and pickles made by the Amish. It was quite a site to see if you have never observed an Amish community before. 

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Land of Little Horses

While we were working in Gettysburg, our grandchildren came to visit. We took them to the Land of Little Horses that right down the road from the campground. It was a fun day for all of us. There was a zoo on the grounds. You could buy a cup of food to feed the animals while you were walking around. Animals you will see include miniature horses, ponies, horses, camel, alpaca, sheep, goats, deer, peacocks, pigs, and more! One of the things we enjoyed the most was a show, where trained animals performed tricks. Our granddaughter was chosen from the crowd to play basketball with a dog! She had so much fun. And of course, the dog won. Plan your trip to Land of Little horses here. 

Farm Stands 

It seemed like there was a farm stand on every road in rural Pennsylvania. The one we like the best was Harbaugh’s Farm. They have lots of different vegetables for sale at their stand every season throughout the year. We also went to stands in other parts of the countryside in Pennsylvania where we found raspberries, cherries, peaches, apples, blackberries, and more, depending on the time of year. Whether you are traveling by car or by RV, you can find fruits and vegetables to eat right then, or to take home with you in the RV. 

Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Bakery Tour

I know you must be familiar with Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels. Did you know you can tour their factory for free? The tours are conducted on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, and 2:00pm year round. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. You’ll see the process of making pretzels, robotic machinery at work, the packing room and the oven room, where the pretzels are baked! The tour is suitable for children over 5 years old, and lasts for 30 minutes. The best part? You get a free bag of pretzels at the end!

Haines Shoe House, Yorklyn, Pennsylvania

If unusual architecture is what you are looking for, the Haines Shoe House is a must see. It is 25 feet long and 48 feet tall. It was built by Mahlon Haines, a millionaire who made his fortune selling shoes. The house was used as a billboard to sell Haines Shoes. It is in operation today as a museum and ice cream shop. Stop by to take a tour and have an ice cream cone. For more information, click here.

Over the years, I have bought several used cars. There are many ways to shop for a used car. Here are some of the ways I have found a used car to buy. 

Ask Family and Friends

One way to find a good used car is to ask family and friends. You never know when someone you know is ready to trade in a car, or may have one for sale. Just asking around may net you a good used car. It might also find you with someone else’s lemon. The only way you have to know what you are getting is what the family member or friend has told you about the car. Sometimes, they might pad the qualities of the car just to get rid of it. You may also wind up paying too much for a good car because you don’t feel comfortable to ask them to come down on the price. 

Look On Facebook Community Sales Pages

I check my community sales pages frequently, just to see what people in my area have for sale. From plants to clothing, and more, you can find all kinds of things for sale on Facebook. There are always cars for sale, too. You can find cars in all kinds of shape, from “needs work” to “runs great”, to “for parts only”. If you take your time, and go look at each car and test drive it, you might find a good car for sale in your area. However, it is going to take a lot of time and effort on your part to find the right car. 

Used Car Dealerships

Going to a used car dealership is not going to guarantee that you have found the best car ever, but it takes a lot of the work and time out of looking for a car. You can check with Kelly Blue Book to see if the price is right, and haggle with the dealership to see if they will come down on the price. Also check CarFax to see if the car has had regular maintenance, and if it has been in any accidents or floods. Shopping at a used car dealership will also allow you to get financing if you need it, something a friend or family member won’t do for you. A used car dealership could be the best bet for shopping for a used car. 

I love traveling by air. It seems more like an adventure to me, and gets me there so much faster than driving. Since I discovered that there is wheelchair assistance at airports, I am even more happy to be traveling in the sky. The last trip I made was to Colorado to visit my daughter. While I was getting ready to go, I took the time to make myself a new tote bag that was big enough to hold all the things I would need to have with me at all times while I was traveling. Here is a list of the things I consider essential to carry on the flight with me. 

Medications

At the top of my list is medications, both prescription and over the counter. I always pack these in my carry on bag so that I will have them even if the airline looses my checked luggage. I use a nice Monday thru Sunday pill box and put all my medications for each day in it. It is very handy and takes up less space than all the prescription bottles. Because I have diabetes, I have to also carry a glucose meter, insulin, and syringes. Those are packed in my tote bag, too. Last is a bottle of glucose tablets for those times when my blood sugar drops. 

Toiletries

Shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, moisturizer, lip balm, and a bar of soap. You can either buy a set of three ounce bottles and fill them with your own shampoo and conditioner, or buy travel size bottles of them. You aren’t allowed to take bigger bottles of any liquids due to TSA rules. Put them all in a cute toiletry bag, and pack it in your carry on bag. 

Travel Related Items

If you are traveling out of the country, you will need to have your passport. Tickets, train schedules, a Fodor’s book about the place you are visiting, a map of the city. All of these need to be packed into your carry on tote so  you will have easy access to them when you need them. Make sure the tote bag you decide to take has plenty of pockets for things like this. 

Snacks

I try to take a few snacks with me, especially if the flight will be a long one. Things that travel well are packs of peanut butter crackers, nuts, sunflower seeds, and oatmeal cookies. Take an empty water bottle with you, and fill it after you get through security. Apples and bananas travel well, as do grapes if they are packed in a small plastic container. I know this sounds like a lot for a three hour trip, but sometimes there are delays. Airport food is expensive, so you’ll be glad you packed those snacks. Oh! you might also want to pack some gum for those take offs and landings.