Annotated Bib
Annotated Bibliography
Working Thesis: Breed specific laws should not be considered in Maryland against pit bulls.
“American Pit Bull Terrier.” Petmd.com. 5 Nov. 2013. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. This article gives detail on the the American Pit Bull Terrier such as the history, temperament, physical characteristics and personality. The article is broken down into sections such as to help you better understand the breed. It also highlights on awards and AKC certifications. The article is relevant because it gives me background information on the breed, without considering any opinion whatsoever. It simply includes who and what pit bulls are. The article is current because the website is updated daily. The article is credible because the website and everything in it is vet approved and authored. These veterinarians are experienced and licensed and are credible enough to provide information on the breed. The quality of the website is good because it breaks characteristics of the breed into sections and shows pictures of different types of pit bulls.
Cohen, Judy, and John Richardson. "Pit Bull Panic." Journal of Popular Culture 2.36 (2002): 285-317. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Nov. 2013. This article examines the negative portrayal the media has given to the pit bull breed. It performs studies on pit bull attacks compared to other breeds, what the public believes of pit bulls, and how the media has influenced the public to believe that pit bulls are a danger to society. As a result, communities have fell into a “Pit Bull Panic.” This article is relevant because it answers research questions such as the comparison between pit bull attacks versus other breeds. The currency is from 11 years ago, but the information on how the media negatively portrays pit bulls is still ongoing in today’s society. This article is credible because it is a scholarly journal that has been peer reviewed with its own work cited page. This article is objective because it demonstrates in
Working Thesis: Breed specific laws should not be considered in Maryland against pit bulls.
“American Pit Bull Terrier.” Petmd.com. 5 Nov. 2013. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. This article gives detail on the the American Pit Bull Terrier such as the history, temperament, physical characteristics and personality. The article is broken down into sections such as to help you better understand the breed. It also highlights on awards and AKC certifications. The article is relevant because it gives me background information on the breed, without considering any opinion whatsoever. It simply includes who and what pit bulls are. The article is current because the website is updated daily. The article is credible because the website and everything in it is vet approved and authored. These veterinarians are experienced and licensed and are credible enough to provide information on the breed. The quality of the website is good because it breaks characteristics of the breed into sections and shows pictures of different types of pit bulls.
Cohen, Judy, and John Richardson. "Pit Bull Panic." Journal of Popular Culture 2.36 (2002): 285-317. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Nov. 2013. This article examines the negative portrayal the media has given to the pit bull breed. It performs studies on pit bull attacks compared to other breeds, what the public believes of pit bulls, and how the media has influenced the public to believe that pit bulls are a danger to society. As a result, communities have fell into a “Pit Bull Panic.” This article is relevant because it answers research questions such as the comparison between pit bull attacks versus other breeds. The currency is from 11 years ago, but the information on how the media negatively portrays pit bulls is still ongoing in today’s society. This article is credible because it is a scholarly journal that has been peer reviewed with its own work cited page. This article is objective because it demonstrates in
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