Annotated Bibliography Graphic Organizer

Name:

Source #__2__
Bibliography
(MLA or APA) “Purposes and Functions of Business Law.” UpCounsel,
www.upcounsel.com/purposes-and-functions-of-business-law.

Annotation: This journal describes not only commercial law, but business law and
(Describe ALL info. that corporate law which are also necessary to explore in relation to my essential
might be important for question. It goes in depth into the purpose of these forms of law and how they
your paper. Explain to the might affect business transactions and the formation of a small business.
reader and/or summarize
what might be found in
this source)

Potential Quotes: “Legal basics such as ethics, court system structure, substantive law, and
(Are there any significant procedural law are foundational.”
quotes you can use or “Legislation in this area is designed to promote free trade.”
paraphrase from this
source?)

Upcounsel is credible because it is an association created to help

Assessment: entrepreneurs and amateur lawyers the basics of all aspects of practicing
(Analyze and explain why business. Experienced businessmen or lawyers are allowed to post their
this source is credible) journals in order to aid those new to the field.

Reflection: I will use this source to broaden the horizon of my research to not only cover
(How will you potentially commercial law, but business and corporate law as well because these forms
use it?) are also significant in the formation of a business and clearly relevant to my
essential question in general.
 Part 2 - Summary (to be done next week)
● How does the book or article fit into your potential research? What does it add to your paper or ideas?
● Was the source helpful to you? Does the source relate to your potential topic?
● How and where can you use this source in your potential research project?
● Make as many notes as you can so that you can come back to the source much later in the process
without having to reread the document in its entirety.

Answer all the bullet points in a well written paragraph or two below:

This article fits into my research as it largely focuses on the terms of commercial law and how these
may affect business practices. This grants me knowledge that I can use to benefit my website later on. This
source is extremely helpful in that it details how not only commercial law, but business and corporate law tie
into business within society. I can use this source within my website as professional reinforcement of facts and
opinions that focus on my topic. I read through the entire article and was very delighted to gain as much
information as I did. This thoroughly improved my outlook on my essential question and also made it seem less
daunting and broad. I believe I can use this source for reinforcement of an individual tab on my website
explaining that the framework for business is set not by just commercial law, but other forms as well.