Jordan Cisneros
Mrs. Summey
UL 100
27 April 2015
Annotated Bibliography
My annotated bibliography and evaluation of sources assignment have consisted of finding sources and analyzing the sources to see if they are a good fit for the project and also if they are reliable. Within my topic of vaccines my research question is “what are the benefits of being vaccinated?” I have searched for information for this topic in medical journals, articles, and books, everything that is available within the library. I have also found information in articles online, and have used related topics and keywords to find information that would broaden the ideas of vaccines. Along with finding out why vaccines are important I have researched the history of vaccines and the different types of vaccines that are offered to the public. I have also researched why some might not want to vaccinate themselves, and the vaccines that are still in the works for future distribution. I have learned about many different aspects of vaccines and their uses, history, and common controversies that come with vaccination. I have used the databases that the library has to offer; I have found a book on vaccines, and a journal article. In addition to using the library’s databases I have conducted a basic search using Google. My search process for this project was starting with a broad search and broad keywords, and narrowing my search down from there. Vaccines are a medical topic, many medical journals and medical documents use MLA format, which is why I chose to use this format as well when writing my evaluation of sources and annotated bibliography.
Link, Kurt. The Vaccine Controversy: The History, Use, and Safety of Vaccinations. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2005. Print.
In the book titled “The Vaccine Controversy: The History, Use, and Safety of Vaccinations”, Kurt Link, M.D. clarifies intensely everything there is to know about vaccines. Link gives informative descriptions of the history of vaccines and the epidemics that have happened in the previously. Link gives individual chapters on the most familiar vaccines. In addition to this, Link provides extra chapters and explanations on “Special Vaccines”. Similarly, there is also information on the history of vaccines that would be helpful to use. This book is great in describing the many aspects of vaccines and all that they are composed of. This book would also be helpful for me to use because of the details of each individual vaccine.
In the book “The Vaccine Controversy: The History, Use and Safety of Vaccinations”, Kurt Link, M.D. provides a wide variety of information to the reader about vaccines and every element within. The book was published in 2005, although the book has not been published within the last five years, the information given is still reasonably current. The book gives information on the history of some of the first vaccines invented, which is still relevant and helpful when referencing the timeline of vaccinations. The relevancy of the book is great, when explaining the history of vaccines the researcher could easily reference this book in a research paper. The audience for the book could range from medical officials to high school students, the book is not difficult to decipher, making it easy to understand. In addition to these traits, the author of the book is highly qualified and has experience in the field of study that is being explained in the book. Kurt Link M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University; Link has also been practicing internal medicine for more than 35 years. The accuracy of the information given in the book seems correct, but there are no citations, or other forms of outside resources that were used when writing the book. From outside research that has been done on the student’s part, the information is clearly credible. Along with credibility, the text is clearly to inform the reader; the author explains every angle of vaccines and does not show extreme bias. The author provides information to the reader to inform them on the risks, benefits, and history of vaccines. This book is helpful to my research because it describes the history of vaccines in detail, along with other components that are needed to form a strong research paper. I would give this book a 4 out of 5 on the scale of excellence, I would only deny it one point for being older than 5 years, but all in all this source is still very versatile.
Marco, Judith C., Dennis G. Fryback, Tracy A. Lieu, Grace M. Lee, and David B. Martin. "Responding to Vaccine Safety Signals during Pandemic Influenza: A Modeling Study." (2014): 1-17. Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
The journal article “Responding to Vaccine Safety Signals during Pandemic Influenza: A Modeling Study” describes the important of the yearly flu vaccine that is made for the public. The journal article is not meant for parents to read, because it is a medical journal. The information that is given about the yearly flu vaccine is helpful and informative. The information is something that most parents are worried about and a great number of people receive the flu vaccine every year so this is a great article. I think that this article would be useful to use because of the relevancy of the information.
In the journal article “Responding to Vaccine Safety Signals during Pandemic Influenza: A Modeling Study”, the importance of the yearly flu vaccine is explained and described. The article is very current, as it was published in December of 2014. The currency is important because there is a new flu vaccine made every single year. The information is helpful to my topic because flu vaccines are extremely popular and sought after every year. Although, the audience for this article would not be average parents, the journal article is probably most used among medical officials and students. This source helps me as a researcher because it explains the importance of the flu vaccine and how there is pressure on the developers to find the right strain to vaccinate for every year. The journal article is credible and shows authority from the originating source. The journal came from Harvard Medical School, which is a reputable and trusted Ivy League college. The accuracy of the article is undeniable students who attend Harvard would not be able to present any information that was not credible or correct, even so researchers familiar with the topic can see that this article makes sense and is reputable. The purpose of the article is most likely for students or medical officials to study. The article is significant to the use of the researcher because of the information that is given and what it could be used for in a research paper. On a scale from 1 to 5, I would give this source a 5, the article is credible, it displays an important view on vaccines, and the popularity of a single vaccine that arises very year.
TIME Staff. "Australia to Cut Benefits for Parents Who Don't Vaccinate Kids." Time. Time, 13 Apr. 2015. Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
The article “Australia to Cut Benefits for Parents Who Don’t Vaccinate Kids” displays the consequences that are coming from parents who choose not to vaccinate their children. It is stated in the article that parents may lose their government benefits, which may add up to “$11,000 of welfare benefits a year” (TIME). This article is interesting and useful because it shows what may come in the future because of parents’ decisions. It would be useful to use to show anti-vaccination parents what may happen if more parents choose not to vaccinate their children.
In the article from TIME magazine named “Australia to Cut Benefits for Parents Who Don’t Vaccinate Kids”, the issue of non-vaccination arises, with consequences to follow. The article’s currency is very timely; the article was published just a week ago. The currency of the article is important, with recent outbreaks of disease this shows that Australia is taking a stand. The timeliness of the article is important because the cause behind the cut to benefits may have been lead by recent disease outbreaks. The article is very relevant when the issue of parents choosing to not vaccinate their children is brought to light. The relevancy of this article is also important when writing a research paper arguing for vaccinations. The article is written simply for TIME magazine readers, and fits well with the argument of wanting children to be vaccinated. I would feel completely comfortable using this source to fuel my argument and to prove my point in a research paper. The authority behind the article is very credible, TIME Magazine is a credible news source, and the authority behind the information given in the article came from the Prime Minister of Australia. TIME Magazine is a respected and reputable magazine that can be referenced with confidence when using the article in a research paper. In addition to the credibility of the news source, the Prime Minister of Australia, whom gave the original information to the magazine, could confirm the article. Moreover, the purpose behind the article seems to be to inform the reader of changes that are being made in order to encourage parents of Australia to vaccinate their children. This is also helpful to a researcher when discussing the global issue of the anti-vaccination movement. The source does not show bias, simply because they are explaining another countries policy, not their own opinion. This article is useful to a researcher because it helps support claims against anti-vaccination parents, and gives reasoning behind it. I would give this article a 5 out of 5 for excellence, the article is current, helps researchers, and comes from a credible news source.
“Anti-Vaccine Parents Help Measles Make a Comeback.” USA TODAY. 28 Jan 2015: Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
The article “Anti-Vaccine Parents Help Measles Make a Comeback”, USA TODAY discusses how parents who refuse to vaccinate their children have helped bring deadly diseases back to life. The newspaper states how the outbreak started at Disneyland in California and spread to 10 other states. The article clarifies how states have set rules on vaccinations, but some of the rules are not strict, or explicit. In addition, information in the article explains that it is simple for parents to be able to avoid vaccinating their children under the state regulations that have been set. The article also clarifies how it is tolerable to decline vaccinations for medical and religious reasons, but not as acceptable for “personal opinions”. This article relates to my topic well, it shows the anti-vaccine view and the effects that come from that.
In the article “Anti-Vaccine Parents Help Measles Make a Comeback”, the recent outbreak of measles and regulations of vaccines among states are discussed. The article is very current, it was published in January of this year. The currency of this article is important because it speaks about the recent measles outbreak at Disneyland in California. The article is important and relates well to the research topic of vaccines and convincing parents to choose to vaccinate their child. The relevancy of the article is vital to begin to understand the purpose of the article. The authority and accuracy of the article are also more important factors to consider. The authority behind the publishing of the article is the newspaper source USA TODAY; this newspaper is credible, and read by many every single day. The newspaper is accurate in finding their information, which can be proven by a researcher. In addition to the accuracy and authority, the purpose behind it all is vital to understanding the article as a whole. The purpose of this article is to inform parents and readers of the newspaper that when parents choose not to vaccinate their children they are ultimately the cause of a disease outbreak, and they also put their child at risk for infection and being contagious to others. There is informative information as to why parents should choose to have their child vaccinated and regulations in certain states should they choose not to vaccinate their child. This article is significant to use because of the source’s credibility and reputation. On a scale of 1 to 5 I would rate this article a 4, just because the article is not long enough to hit all the points they cover with a greater depth, despite the length, the article is a great reference to use in any research conducted.
Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations. N.p.: Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
In the “Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations”, an extensive amount of information is covered for parents and patrons. The information given includes public timelines when children should receive vaccines and what vaccines are given at the indicated time period. In addition to this, the guide also offers information on how vaccines work within the body, to give parents a brief explanation of how the vaccine is actually helping their child. Safety of the vaccines is an additional issue that is examined within the guide. This guide is useful to use and relates well because it is a guide for parents who are the main audience when it comes to informing consumers about vaccines. The guide gives parents an extensive amount of information about vaccines and everything they need to know about them, and frequently asked questions parents may have.
In the “Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations”, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, explains to parents all of the frequently asked questions that may arise when parents make the choice to vaccinate their children. The Guide is not extremely current as it was published in 2007, which was now 8 years ago. Despite it being on the older side, it still shows relevancy to the topic presented. The information that is provided is described simply, which is helpful to parents and researchers. The information that is in the guide applies to my topic easily because the guide strictly discusses vaccines and the common concerns that may come from parents. The guide comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; this organization is also the organization that sets regulations for vaccines that are given to children, which makes them extremely credible. The guide accurately depicts the different vaccines that children should receive and when, and also how they protect children from the disease. The purpose of the guide is solely to inform parents about their choices, and what vaccines can do for their children, and what types of common vaccines their children will receive after birth. This guide is important to researchers because it puts them in the place of a scared parent and allows them to look at a guide that is designed for parents to see what questions they might have when deciding if they want their child to receive immunizations. On a scale from 1 to 5, I would give this source a 5, it lays out the information simply for the reader, and explains in depth the concerns that parents might have when making an important decision for their children.
Mrs. Summey
UL 100
27 April 2015
Annotated Bibliography
My annotated bibliography and evaluation of sources assignment have consisted of finding sources and analyzing the sources to see if they are a good fit for the project and also if they are reliable. Within my topic of vaccines my research question is “what are the benefits of being vaccinated?” I have searched for information for this topic in medical journals, articles, and books, everything that is available within the library. I have also found information in articles online, and have used related topics and keywords to find information that would broaden the ideas of vaccines. Along with finding out why vaccines are important I have researched the history of vaccines and the different types of vaccines that are offered to the public. I have also researched why some might not want to vaccinate themselves, and the vaccines that are still in the works for future distribution. I have learned about many different aspects of vaccines and their uses, history, and common controversies that come with vaccination. I have used the databases that the library has to offer; I have found a book on vaccines, and a journal article. In addition to using the library’s databases I have conducted a basic search using Google. My search process for this project was starting with a broad search and broad keywords, and narrowing my search down from there. Vaccines are a medical topic, many medical journals and medical documents use MLA format, which is why I chose to use this format as well when writing my evaluation of sources and annotated bibliography.
Link, Kurt. The Vaccine Controversy: The History, Use, and Safety of Vaccinations. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2005. Print.
In the book titled “The Vaccine Controversy: The History, Use, and Safety of Vaccinations”, Kurt Link, M.D. clarifies intensely everything there is to know about vaccines. Link gives informative descriptions of the history of vaccines and the epidemics that have happened in the previously. Link gives individual chapters on the most familiar vaccines. In addition to this, Link provides extra chapters and explanations on “Special Vaccines”. Similarly, there is also information on the history of vaccines that would be helpful to use. This book is great in describing the many aspects of vaccines and all that they are composed of. This book would also be helpful for me to use because of the details of each individual vaccine.
In the book “The Vaccine Controversy: The History, Use and Safety of Vaccinations”, Kurt Link, M.D. provides a wide variety of information to the reader about vaccines and every element within. The book was published in 2005, although the book has not been published within the last five years, the information given is still reasonably current. The book gives information on the history of some of the first vaccines invented, which is still relevant and helpful when referencing the timeline of vaccinations. The relevancy of the book is great, when explaining the history of vaccines the researcher could easily reference this book in a research paper. The audience for the book could range from medical officials to high school students, the book is not difficult to decipher, making it easy to understand. In addition to these traits, the author of the book is highly qualified and has experience in the field of study that is being explained in the book. Kurt Link M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University; Link has also been practicing internal medicine for more than 35 years. The accuracy of the information given in the book seems correct, but there are no citations, or other forms of outside resources that were used when writing the book. From outside research that has been done on the student’s part, the information is clearly credible. Along with credibility, the text is clearly to inform the reader; the author explains every angle of vaccines and does not show extreme bias. The author provides information to the reader to inform them on the risks, benefits, and history of vaccines. This book is helpful to my research because it describes the history of vaccines in detail, along with other components that are needed to form a strong research paper. I would give this book a 4 out of 5 on the scale of excellence, I would only deny it one point for being older than 5 years, but all in all this source is still very versatile.
Marco, Judith C., Dennis G. Fryback, Tracy A. Lieu, Grace M. Lee, and David B. Martin. "Responding to Vaccine Safety Signals during Pandemic Influenza: A Modeling Study." (2014): 1-17. Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
The journal article “Responding to Vaccine Safety Signals during Pandemic Influenza: A Modeling Study” describes the important of the yearly flu vaccine that is made for the public. The journal article is not meant for parents to read, because it is a medical journal. The information that is given about the yearly flu vaccine is helpful and informative. The information is something that most parents are worried about and a great number of people receive the flu vaccine every year so this is a great article. I think that this article would be useful to use because of the relevancy of the information.
In the journal article “Responding to Vaccine Safety Signals during Pandemic Influenza: A Modeling Study”, the importance of the yearly flu vaccine is explained and described. The article is very current, as it was published in December of 2014. The currency is important because there is a new flu vaccine made every single year. The information is helpful to my topic because flu vaccines are extremely popular and sought after every year. Although, the audience for this article would not be average parents, the journal article is probably most used among medical officials and students. This source helps me as a researcher because it explains the importance of the flu vaccine and how there is pressure on the developers to find the right strain to vaccinate for every year. The journal article is credible and shows authority from the originating source. The journal came from Harvard Medical School, which is a reputable and trusted Ivy League college. The accuracy of the article is undeniable students who attend Harvard would not be able to present any information that was not credible or correct, even so researchers familiar with the topic can see that this article makes sense and is reputable. The purpose of the article is most likely for students or medical officials to study. The article is significant to the use of the researcher because of the information that is given and what it could be used for in a research paper. On a scale from 1 to 5, I would give this source a 5, the article is credible, it displays an important view on vaccines, and the popularity of a single vaccine that arises very year.
TIME Staff. "Australia to Cut Benefits for Parents Who Don't Vaccinate Kids." Time. Time, 13 Apr. 2015. Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
The article “Australia to Cut Benefits for Parents Who Don’t Vaccinate Kids” displays the consequences that are coming from parents who choose not to vaccinate their children. It is stated in the article that parents may lose their government benefits, which may add up to “$11,000 of welfare benefits a year” (TIME). This article is interesting and useful because it shows what may come in the future because of parents’ decisions. It would be useful to use to show anti-vaccination parents what may happen if more parents choose not to vaccinate their children.
In the article from TIME magazine named “Australia to Cut Benefits for Parents Who Don’t Vaccinate Kids”, the issue of non-vaccination arises, with consequences to follow. The article’s currency is very timely; the article was published just a week ago. The currency of the article is important, with recent outbreaks of disease this shows that Australia is taking a stand. The timeliness of the article is important because the cause behind the cut to benefits may have been lead by recent disease outbreaks. The article is very relevant when the issue of parents choosing to not vaccinate their children is brought to light. The relevancy of this article is also important when writing a research paper arguing for vaccinations. The article is written simply for TIME magazine readers, and fits well with the argument of wanting children to be vaccinated. I would feel completely comfortable using this source to fuel my argument and to prove my point in a research paper. The authority behind the article is very credible, TIME Magazine is a credible news source, and the authority behind the information given in the article came from the Prime Minister of Australia. TIME Magazine is a respected and reputable magazine that can be referenced with confidence when using the article in a research paper. In addition to the credibility of the news source, the Prime Minister of Australia, whom gave the original information to the magazine, could confirm the article. Moreover, the purpose behind the article seems to be to inform the reader of changes that are being made in order to encourage parents of Australia to vaccinate their children. This is also helpful to a researcher when discussing the global issue of the anti-vaccination movement. The source does not show bias, simply because they are explaining another countries policy, not their own opinion. This article is useful to a researcher because it helps support claims against anti-vaccination parents, and gives reasoning behind it. I would give this article a 5 out of 5 for excellence, the article is current, helps researchers, and comes from a credible news source.
“Anti-Vaccine Parents Help Measles Make a Comeback.” USA TODAY. 28 Jan 2015: Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
The article “Anti-Vaccine Parents Help Measles Make a Comeback”, USA TODAY discusses how parents who refuse to vaccinate their children have helped bring deadly diseases back to life. The newspaper states how the outbreak started at Disneyland in California and spread to 10 other states. The article clarifies how states have set rules on vaccinations, but some of the rules are not strict, or explicit. In addition, information in the article explains that it is simple for parents to be able to avoid vaccinating their children under the state regulations that have been set. The article also clarifies how it is tolerable to decline vaccinations for medical and religious reasons, but not as acceptable for “personal opinions”. This article relates to my topic well, it shows the anti-vaccine view and the effects that come from that.
In the article “Anti-Vaccine Parents Help Measles Make a Comeback”, the recent outbreak of measles and regulations of vaccines among states are discussed. The article is very current, it was published in January of this year. The currency of this article is important because it speaks about the recent measles outbreak at Disneyland in California. The article is important and relates well to the research topic of vaccines and convincing parents to choose to vaccinate their child. The relevancy of the article is vital to begin to understand the purpose of the article. The authority and accuracy of the article are also more important factors to consider. The authority behind the publishing of the article is the newspaper source USA TODAY; this newspaper is credible, and read by many every single day. The newspaper is accurate in finding their information, which can be proven by a researcher. In addition to the accuracy and authority, the purpose behind it all is vital to understanding the article as a whole. The purpose of this article is to inform parents and readers of the newspaper that when parents choose not to vaccinate their children they are ultimately the cause of a disease outbreak, and they also put their child at risk for infection and being contagious to others. There is informative information as to why parents should choose to have their child vaccinated and regulations in certain states should they choose not to vaccinate their child. This article is significant to use because of the source’s credibility and reputation. On a scale of 1 to 5 I would rate this article a 4, just because the article is not long enough to hit all the points they cover with a greater depth, despite the length, the article is a great reference to use in any research conducted.
Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations. N.p.: Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
In the “Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations”, an extensive amount of information is covered for parents and patrons. The information given includes public timelines when children should receive vaccines and what vaccines are given at the indicated time period. In addition to this, the guide also offers information on how vaccines work within the body, to give parents a brief explanation of how the vaccine is actually helping their child. Safety of the vaccines is an additional issue that is examined within the guide. This guide is useful to use and relates well because it is a guide for parents who are the main audience when it comes to informing consumers about vaccines. The guide gives parents an extensive amount of information about vaccines and everything they need to know about them, and frequently asked questions parents may have.
In the “Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations”, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, explains to parents all of the frequently asked questions that may arise when parents make the choice to vaccinate their children. The Guide is not extremely current as it was published in 2007, which was now 8 years ago. Despite it being on the older side, it still shows relevancy to the topic presented. The information that is provided is described simply, which is helpful to parents and researchers. The information that is in the guide applies to my topic easily because the guide strictly discusses vaccines and the common concerns that may come from parents. The guide comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; this organization is also the organization that sets regulations for vaccines that are given to children, which makes them extremely credible. The guide accurately depicts the different vaccines that children should receive and when, and also how they protect children from the disease. The purpose of the guide is solely to inform parents about their choices, and what vaccines can do for their children, and what types of common vaccines their children will receive after birth. This guide is important to researchers because it puts them in the place of a scared parent and allows them to look at a guide that is designed for parents to see what questions they might have when deciding if they want their child to receive immunizations. On a scale from 1 to 5, I would give this source a 5, it lays out the information simply for the reader, and explains in depth the concerns that parents might have when making an important decision for their children.