Annotated Bibliography

QUESTION

For each annotation (150 words each, four sources)
(2) Summarize the main points of the article.
(3) Discuss how this article helps you with your goals for this essay. What did you learn? How you will use this article in your paper?

SAMPLE ANNOTATION:

Battle, Ken. “Child Poverty: The Evolution and Impact of Child Benefits.” A Question of Commitment: Children’s Rights in Canada. Ed. Katherine Covell and R.Brian Howe. Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press. 2007. 21-44.

Ken Battle draws on a close study of government documents, as well as his own research as an extensively-published policy analyst, to explain Canadian child benefit programs.  He outlines some fundamental assumptions supporting the belief that all society members should contribute to the upbringing of children.  His comparison of child poverty rates in a number of countries is a useful wake-up to anyone assuming Canadian society is doing a good job of protecting children.  Battle pays particular attention to the National Child Benefit (NCB), arguing that it did not deserve to be criticized by politicians and journalists.  He outlines the NCB’s development, costs, and benefits, and laments that the Conservative government scaled it back in favour of the inferior Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB).  However, he relies too heavily on his own work; he is the sole or primary author of almost half the sources in his bibliography.  He could make this work stronger by drawing from others’ perspectives and analyses.  However, Battle does offer a valuable source for this essay, because the chapter provides a concise overview of government-funded assistance currently available to parents.  This offers context for analyzing the scope and financial reality of child poverty in Canada.

ANSWER

Annotated Bibliography

Annotation 1:
Author: Covell, Katherine and Howe, R. Brian (Eds.)
Title: A Question of Commitment: Children’s Rights in Canada
Publication Year: 2007

In “A Question of Commitment: Children’s Rights in Canada,” Covell and Howe delve into the issue of child poverty and the role of child benefits in Canada. The authors provide an in-depth examination of government policies and programs aimed at addressing child poverty, shedding light on the importance of societal contributions to the well-being of children. They discuss the significance of child poverty rates in various countries, emphasizing the need for improved child protection measures in Canadian society. The authors particularly focus on the National Child Benefit (NCB) program and its development, costs, and benefits. They express concern over the reduction of the NCB by the Conservative government in favor of the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB), which they argue is an inferior alternative. While the book may have limitations in terms of drawing from a variety of perspectives, it offers valuable insights into government-funded assistance for parents and provides context for analyzing child poverty in Canada.

This article contributes to the essay by providing an overview of government policies and programs related to child benefits in Canada. It highlights the importance of addressing child poverty and explores the specific features and impact of the National Child Benefit program. The information from this source will help strengthen the discussion on the evolution and impact of child benefits in relation to the social determinants of health. By citing this article, I can support the argument for the necessity of comprehensive support systems to address child poverty and promote children’s well-being.