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Critical Review Of Nickel And Dimed By Ehrenreich

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Below is a sample of an annotated source in a bibliography (reference list), compliments of the OWL at Purdue https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/03/):

Ehrenreich, B. (2001). Nickel and dimed: On (not) getting by in America. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

In this book of nonfiction based on the journalist's experiential research, Ehrenreich attempts to ascertain whether it is currently possible for an individual to live on a minimum-wage in America. Taking jobs as a waitress, a maid in a cleaning service, and a Walmart sales employee, the author summarizes and reflects on her work, her relationships with fellow workers, and her financial struggles in each situation.

An experienced journalist, Ehrenreich is aware of the limitations …show more content…

You need six sources total and each source must be annotated. Pick whatever sources you think are relevant, but each trend should have at least one source. My crystal ball is on the fritz so help me out and ensure you identify the Trends you are researching along with the Codes before your …show more content…

(2012). Playing with technology: Mother-toddler interaction scores lower during play with electronic toys. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 33 (5), 211-218. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2012.05.005

1. Sources, the titles of books, journals, etc.-not articles--must be in italics.....Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology,

2. No ALL CAPS. It's a cataloging error from the DB company. Don't repeat it.

3. Only the first letter of a sentence is in CAPs .....like any other sentence. Playing with technology: Mother-toddler interaction scores lower during play with electronic toy

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