COLLEGE OF NURSING

MADURAI MEDICAL COLLEGE

MADURAI-20

NURSING RESEARCH AND BIOSTATISTICS

assignment
ON
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
SUBMITTED TO
Mrs. S.RAJAMANI ,M.Sc(N),MBA(HM), M.Sc(psy),PhD,
LECTURER, DEPT OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING,
Mrs.S.SUROSE MANI M.Sc(N),
NURSING TUTOR Gr II,
COLLEGE OF NURSING,
MADURAI MEDICAL COLLEGE ,
MADURAI-20.
SUBMITTED BY
C. IYAMMAL
I YEAR M.Sc(N)
INTRODUCTION:

Annotated bibliography provides a brief summary or annotation. It usually

contains a brief summary of content and short analysis or evaluation.
DEFINITION:
An annotated bibliography is a bibliography that gives a summary of the
research that has been done.
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Wikipedia

PURPOSE:
To provide the reader with a summary and an evaluation of the source.
Display the sources central idea
Give the reader a general idea of what the source is about
To reflect, summaries, Critique, Evaluate or analyse the source.
Annotated Bibliography should include.

An explanation about the authority and or qualifications of the author

Scope or main purpose of the work

Any Detectable bias

Intended audience and level of reading

A Summary Comment

Types:
Indicative annotations:
This type of annotation defines the scope of the source, lists the significant
topics and explains what the source is about. There is no attempt to give actual data
such as hypotheses, proofs etc.

Informative Annotations.
This type of annotation is summary of the source. An informative annotation
should include the thesis of the work, arguments or hypotheses, proofs & a
Conclusion. Conjunctions are not eliminated even though the tone may be terse.
Long and complex sentences are to be generally avoided.
Paragraph:
A Paragraph writing style utilizes a full, coherent paragraph. This can
sometimes be similar to the form of a bibliographic essay. Complete sentences and
proper grammar must be used.
Major Purposes:
It has three main purposes
1. Learning About a Topic :
It is an excellent way to begin any research project. An Annotation
requires the source to be critically analyzed, not simply read over.
2. Evaluative Annotations:
This type of annotation assesses the sources strengths & weakness
how the source is useful and how it is not.
3. Combination Annotations:
This will summarize or describe the topic & then evaluate the sources
usefulness.

Writing Styles:
Telegraphic:

A Telegraphic writing style gets the information out quickly and concisely,
maintaining clarity, Complete and grammatically correct sentences are not
necessary.
Complete Sentences:
A Complete sentences writing style utilities coherent sentences that are
grammatically correct. Subjects and
Formulating a thesis:
A Thesis needs to be debatable, interesting and current. Writing an annotated
bibliography will give the researcher a clear understanding about what is being
said about the topic.
To assist other researchers:
Extensive and Scholarly annotated bibliographies provide a complete and
comprehensive overview of any given topic.
It may help for typical researcher.
EXAMPLE 1
Description
Over the past three decades, more and more nursing educators have turned to Lewis:
Medical-Surgical Nursing for its accurate and up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics,
and clinical developments in the field of medical-surgical nursing - and the new ninth edition is
no exception! Written by a dedicated team of expert authors led by Sharon Lewis, MedicalSurgical Nursing, 9th Edition offers the same easy-to-read style that students have come to love,
along with the timely and thoroughly accurate content that educators have come to trust.
Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and
focuses on key topics such as prioritization, critical thinking, patient safety, and NCLEX exam
preparation. Best of all - a complete collection of interactive student resources creates a more
engaging learning environment to prepare you for clinical practice

Key Features

Highly readable format gives you a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing.

Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that the
information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate.

Bridge to NCLEX Examination review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce
key content while helping you prepare for the NCLEX examination with both standard
and alternate item format questions.

UNIQUE! ''Levels of Care'' approach explains how nursing care varies for different
levels of health and illness.

More than 50 comprehensive nursing care plans in the book and online incorporate
NIC, NOC, and current NANDA diagnoses, defining characteristics, expected outcomes,
specific nursing interventions with rationales, evaluation criteria, and collaborative
problems.

Over 800 full-color illustrations and photographs clearly demonstrate disease

processes and related anatomy and physiology.

Section One discuss the Concepts in Nursing Practice, Section Two discuss the
Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Disease , Section Three discuss Perioperative Care, Section
Four discuses the Problems Related to Altered Sensory Input, , Section Five ,six,seven discuses
Problems of Oxygenation: Ventilation, Problems of Oxygenation: Transport and Problems of
Oxygenation: Perfusion, Section Eight discuses Problems of Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption,
and Elimination, Section Nine discuses the Problems of Urinary Function,Section Ten discuses
the Problems Related to Regulatory and Reproductive Mechanisms ,Section Eleven deals the
Problems Related to Movement and Coordination, Section Twelve deals with Nursing Care in
Specialized Settings

TEXT BOOK OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING

Author :Brunner& suddarth
Publisher: Wolters KluwerIndia pvt Ltd
DESCRIPTION:
Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing was written by Brunner& suddarth .The first edition was
published in 1964 under the leadership of Lillian Sholtis Brunner DorisSmith Suddarth. Lillian
and Doris pioneered a Medical- Surgical nursing has come a long way since 1964 but continues
tobe strongly influenced by the expansion of science , medicine, surgery and technology as well
as a myriad of social, cultural ,economic and environmental changes throughout the world.
The goal of textbook to provide balanced attention to the art and science of adult MedicalSurgical Nursing. The Textbook focuses on physiologic pathophysiologic, and psychosocial
concepts as they relate to nursing care, and emphasis is placed on integrating a variety of
concepts from other disciplines such as nutrition , pharmacologyand gerontology. Content
relative to health care needs of people with disabilities , nursing research findings ethical
considerations, and evidence based practice has been expanded to provide opportunities for the
nurse to refine decision making skills .
This textbook 12th edition ,is organized in to 16 units, unit 1 to4 cover core concepts
related to medical surgical nursing practice. Unit 5 to 16 discuss adult health conditions
that are treated medically or surgically. Brunner& suddarth text book of medical-surgical
nursing comprises of basic concepts in nursing, community based nursing practice ,ethical
decision making, stress and adaptation ,chronic illness and disabilities, fluid and electrolyte
balance and disturbances, management of patient with cancer ,end of- life care, perioperative
management, assessment and management of respiratory system & respiratory disorders, cardio
vascular disorders, Musculo skeletal disorders, digestive tract disorders, hepato-biliary disorders,
male and female reproductive disorders, immunological disorders, dermatological disorders,
management of patient with infectious disease, disaster nursing etc.