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DJT1: Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography Template
Name: Letitia McGhee
Student ID#: 00671377
Thesis Statement: Research suggests that traveling is an essential human activity
because it contributes to good health and increases social interactions and happiness.
Annotated Bibliography:
Please follow this template for each
of your 8–10 annotations
Reference Citation (APA style required)
Robert Maisel. (2021).
Transform Through Travel: Connecting Across Cultures
. Panoma Press.
Summary: create a logical
summary of the information presented in the source
Maisel spends time talking about the ways that traveling has positively impacted his life. He refers to traveling as the motivation for self-development. Maisel describes many ways
traveling can change one’s life.
Credibility:
create a logical analysis of the credibility of the source’s author (if no author listed,
evaluate the credibility of the publication)
Robert Maisel holds an MBA from Albany University and is considered an elite travel coach, having traveled to 150+ countries. He is the author of a #1 international bestseller book on travel transformation.
Relevance: analyze the relevance of each source to your chosen topic
The source proves the argument for increased happiness and social interactions
Reference Citation (APA style required)
Journey to Healthy aging - Planning for travel in retirement
. (n.d.). https://www.transamericacenter.org/retirement-
research/travel-survey
Summary: create a logical
summary of the information presented in the source
Transamerica provides survey results from research on retirement studies. The survey correlated healthy aging with traveling and provides videos on the role that traveling plays in personal well-being.
Credibility:
create a logical analysis of the credibility of the source’s author (if no author listed,
evaluate the credibility of the publication)
Transamerica Center is a credible organization. The center provides information in this article that is commissioned by and completed in collaboration with the US Travel Association
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Relevance: analyze the relevance of each source to your chosen topic
This source will be used to illustrate the argument that traveling is good for your health and social interactions
Reference Citation (APA style required)
Rodgers, G. (2019, August 14). 7 Personal benefits of travel
. TripSavvy. https://www.tripsavvy.com/how-travel-will-
enhance-your-life-1458533
Summary: create a logical
summary of the information presented in the source
Rodgers places the benefits of traveling into seven categories
that revolve around social interaction and creating experiences. He introduces a formula of opportunities with a positive outcome.
Credibility:
create a logical analysis of the credibility of the source’s author (if no author listed,
evaluate the credibility of the publication)
Greg Rodgers is an experienced travel writer, photographer, and world Nomad. He studied Computer Science and Russian and has won several awards for his writing on travel writing.
Relevance: analyze the relevance of each source to your chosen topic
This source supports my argument on how travel increases social interaction.
Reference Citation (APA style required)
5 reasons traveling abroad is seriously good for your health
. (2017, May 19). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/better/wellness/5-scientifically-
proven-health-benefits-traveling-abroad-n759631
Summary: create a logical
summary of the information presented in the source
Alton uses personal experience and research from credible sources to argue the benefits that traveling has for one’s health. He clearly articulates the studies found that supports his claims and provides travel-style recommendations.
Credibility:
create a logical analysis of the credibility of the source’s author (if no author listed,
evaluate the credibility of the publication)
NBC News is an accredited news source
Larry Alton is a freelance technician, writer, and researcher who has contributed work to outlets such as Forbes, Chicago Tribune, and Medical Daily
Relevance: analyze the relevance of each source to your chosen topic
This source proves the argument for the health benefits of travel
Reference Citation (APA style required)
Scott, E., PhD. (2020, November 30). How vacations can affect your stress levels
. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/take-vacations-for-stress-
relief-overall-health-3145274
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Summary: create a logical
summary of the information presented in the source
Scott talks about the ways vacations reduce stress levels and increase happiness. She elaborates the ways traveling keeps you healthy.
Credibility:
create a logical analysis of the credibility of the source’s author (if no author listed,
evaluate the credibility of the publication)
Elizabeth Scott PhD is an author, workshop leader, and educator. She has also won awards in blogging.
Very Well is a site known for informational and educational health resources
Relevance: analyze the relevance of each source to your chosen topic
This source is relevant to my topic on the health benefits of travel.
Reference Citation (APA style required)
Weiner, E. (2021, May 3). Why travel should be considered an
essential human activity. Travel
. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/why-travel-
should-be-considered-an-essential-human-activity
Summary: create a logical
summary of the information presented in the source
Weiner expresses how being dormant can go against human nature and describes the influence that travel has on human development. He also reflects on the changes of traveling post-COVID
Credibility:
create a logical analysis of the credibility of the source’s author (if no author listed,
evaluate the credibility of the publication)
Eric Weiner is an award-winning journalist, best selling author, and speaker. He is a former correspondent for NPR and a regular contributor at the New York Times, Washington post, and AFAR
Relevance: analyze the relevance of each source to your chosen topic
This source supports all of my arguments.
Reference Citation (APA style required)
Sweet, J. (2021, January 13). Frequent travel can make for happier life, study shows. Verywell Mind
. https://www.verywellmind.com/study-shows-more-frequent-
travel-can-make-for-happier-life-5094820#:~:text=Key
%20Takeaways%201%20People%20who%20travel
%20frequently%20tend,of%20life%20satisfaction%20through
%20other%20less%20expensive%20activities.
Summary: create a logical
summary of the information presented in the source
Sweet highlights the results of studies and findings from experts on how traveling contributes to a happier lifestyle. She also shares ways to make traveling affordable.
Credibility:
create a logical analysis of the credibility of the source’s author (if no author listed,
evaluate the credibility of the publication)
Joni Sweet out of Ithaca College, is an experienced health and
wellness writer and seasoned traveler. Her work was lso fact-
checked by a board-certified editor.
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DJT1: Annotated Bibliography
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Relevance: analyze the relevance of each source to your chosen topic
This source supports my argument on the positive affects traveling has on happiness.
Reference Citation (APA style required)
Dillette, Alana & Douglas, Alecia & Martin, David. (2018). Do Vacations Really Make Us Happier? Exploring the Relationships between Wellness Tourism, Happiness and Quality of Life. Journal of Tourism & Hospitality. 07. 10.4172/2167-0269.1000355.
Summary: create a logical
summary of the information presented in the source
This research article examines the relationship between traveling and happiness. The authors relate wellness tourism with quality of life.
Credibility:
create a logical analysis of the credibility of the source’s author (if no author listed,
evaluate the credibility of the publication)
The authors come out of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University. They present dedicated research and sources that are unbiased and credible.
Relevance: analyze the relevance of each source to your chosen topic
This source supports my argument that traveling increases happiness
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