One of the course learning outcomes I was able to do in annotated bibliography  was practice strengthening sources including evaluating, integrating, quoting paraphrasing, summarizing, synthesizing, analyzing, and citing sources. This helped me write a synthesis for each of the four articles. In addition, I was able to summarize each article with the main points of the journal.

Annotated Bibliography
Veena M,Shailaja S.2016. Stress and academic performance. The International Journal of Indian Psychology.3(3):71-83
“Stress and Academic Performance”, by Veena N and Shailaja Shastri, is mainly about identifying the source of stress among college students in correlation to academic performance in Bangalore City. The objective of this study was to analyze the differences of stress levels between, examine the source of stress between pure and applied science students, and study the differences in the source of stress between boys and girls. A survey regarding seven different segments of stress: educational, heterosexual, family, financial, health, and other factors were given to the students to answer. Answers were given from the ranges of zero (no distress) to five (severe distress). From the three results, the researchers imply that the key to lowering stress is by giving students feedback on how to improve their academic performance. There are many techniques that can lower the levels of stress, but each student needs to identify which technique works for his or her and fit their personal needs.
The two researchers wrote this journal in the IMRAD format. From the four ideal sections of a scientific journal, they did not include the analyze section. This study is reliable because the publication of the article is labeled on the first of the article as well as the author’s credential. This study was written in the past tense format; and was not biased because the researchers allowed this experiment to be open for all the students.
Ranjita M, Michelle McKean.2000. College students’ academic stress and its relation to their anxiety, time management, and leisure satisfaction. American Journal of Health Studies.16(1): 41-58.
“College Students Academic Stress and Its Relation to Their Anxiety, Time Management, and Leisure” by Ranjita Misra and Michelle McKean is about the relationship among academic stress, anxiety, time management, and leisure appreciation among two hundred forty nine undergraduate student. The objective of this study was to see how these stress factors play a role in a typical college student’s academic performance. In addition, the researchers wanted to see the reaction of different study variables in various age groups and genders .The two researchers predicted that there would be positive correlation between academic and anxiety. As well as a negative correlation with time management and leisure time. The experiment was done by sending a survey regarding academic stress, anxiety, time management, and leisure appreciation, randomly to two hundred forty nine students. From the survey results, researchers emphasized that college institutions should provide problem solving training for both the freshman and sophomores.
The two researchers wrote this journal in the IMRAD format. This study is reliable because the publication of the article is labeled on the first of the article as well as the author’s credential. Ranjita Misraa is a Professor at the West Virginia School of Public Health. From the Old Dominion University in Virginia, she received her Ph.D. In addition, Michelle McKean was one of Ranjita Misraa’s student working on this paper with her. This study was written in the past tense format; and was not biased because the researchers allowed this experiment to be open for all the students.
Harve R, Kimberly B, Amanda K. 2009. Stress, anxiety, depression, and physical illness in college students. The Journal of Genetic Pyschology.15(3): 321-330.
The journal, “Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Physical Illness in College Students”, by Harve E. Rawson , Kimberly Bloomer & Amanda Kendall is about examining the four combined relationships between stress, anxiety, depression, and physical illness in a college population. The researchers expect that that strength of the correlation between illness and stress will be reduced when anxiety is treated as a constant variable. The researchers were given one hundred eighty four undergraduate students from a mediocre undergraduate liberal arts college to be part of the study. Students had to answer questions from the State Trait Anxiety Invent regarding life experience, health, and depression. From the one hundred eighty- four responses, the results showed that there was significant relationship between stress and illness, anxiety and illness, and depression and illness. The only variable in which the gender effects were significant was illness. Next step, the researchers realized that there should be further inquiries focusing on the college students’ life activities. The researchers will also compare the differences between the level of difficulties in a sophomore year class and freshmen year class.
The three researchers wrote this journal in the IMRAD format. From the four ideal sections of a scientific journal, they did not include the analyze section. This study is reliable because the publication of the article is labeled on the first of the article as well as the author’s credential. The head researcher of this study is Harve E. Brown, who earned a bachelor’s in arts Degree in Psychology from Antioch College in 1957. Four years later, he received his Master’s degree and Doctorate Degree in research psychology from Ohio State University in 1961 .This study was written in the past tense format; and was not biased because the researchers allowed this experiment to be open for all the students.

Kamrudin R, Aris A, Mohd N, Siong C, Mohamed S, Ibrahim N. 2009. Stress and academic performance: empirical evidence from universities students. Academy of Educational Leadership Journal.(13): 37-46.

The study, “Stress and Academic Performance: Empirical Evidence from Universities Students” by Kamarudin Rafidah, Aris, Arizdah, Mohd Daud Norzaidi, Siong Choy Chong, Mohamed Intan Salwani, and Ibrahim Noraini, is about the link between stress factors, perceived stress, and academic performances upon one hundred fifty four Malaysian undergraduate students. The six researchers wanted to know the specific stress factor that has or have substantial influence on the student’s positive academic behavior. The researchers wanted to focus on the stress factors; and do an experiment to examine the cons of against college student’s academic behavior. From the institution, Universiti Teknologi Mara, researchers were given two hundred forty students to be part of their experiment. Students were given surveys composed of three topics: students’ profile, Perceived Stress Scale, and Stress Factors. Overall from the general point of view as a result, the researchers saw that the stress levels from all the students were moderate. After analyzing the results, the researchers suggested that the current ratio between the students and teachers should be maintained. The reason is that this ratio was one of the factors that lowered the student’s stress level. This study touched upon many crucial stress factors on the student’s academic performance. The researchers hope that their future suggestions will bring a positive impact to the student’s education curriculum and a better spotlight for their community.
The six researchers wrote this journal in the IMRAD format. From the four ideal sections of a scientific journal, they did not include the analyze section. This study is reliable because the publication of the article is labeled on the first of the article as well as the author’s credential. One of the authors, Aris Azizah, is a professor for statistics and decision science studies at the Universiti Teknologi MARA. Another researcher is Siong Choy Chong, who was a professor and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research. He also earned his Doctorate degree from Multimedia University in 2005.The next researcher is Norzaidi Mohd Daud, who is an associate professor for Business Management at the Universiti Teknologi MARA. He earned his doctorate degree from Multimedia University in Human Technology Interaction. The fourth researcher is Mohamed Intan Salwani, who is currently a research fellow and a senior lecturer at the Universiti Teknologi MARA. In addition, she received a doctorate degree in the field of Philosophy. This study was written in the past tense format; and was not biased because the researchers allowed this experiment to be open for students in the campus.