Annotated Bibliography

Laura Papps
English 102-061
March 2, 2009
Annotated Bibliography


Cawley, Adam, et al. “Catching the Cheats: Advances in the Detection of Endogenous
Steroid Abuse in Sport.” Chemistry in Australia. 1March 2009.
http://raci.org.au/chemaust/docs/pdf/2006/CiAmarch2006p3.pdf.
Cawley’s study of a subject’s urine to determine a doping violation provides a scientific backup of the effects of steroids on the body. The report includes charts and equations to support the results. This laboratory is accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The article is objective, providing all the carbon isotope ratio statistics. These laboratories require ways of analyzing so that the androgynous steroid stands apart from the other synthetics in the urine. The article showed the chemical breakdown of the steroid and how it affects the body. This information is important to the medical aspect of steroids in sports.


“A Sporting Chance.” Academic Journal Language. 2 August 2008. Pyschology and Behavorial Sciences Collection. EBSCO. Thomas Cooper Library, Columbia,
SC. 1 March 2009.
http://wfxsearch.webfeat.org/wfsearch?cid=11039#wf_ebscoxml_pbh.
The article is not objective, but seems to be an opinion piece. The piece interests those that think steroids should be allowed in sports and those athletes will only benefit from them. The author wants the reader to find that steroids can only enhance our bodies. If the public could take the risks with the benefits then they would agree with steroids in sports. I think the author over generalizes the risks associated with using performance enhancing drugs. This article will be a good alternate view point to the steroid argument.


Graham, Michael R., et al. “Anabolic Steroid Use.” Sports Medicine. (2008.)
Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Thomas Cooper Library, Columbia,
SC. 1 March 2009.
http://wfxsearch.webfeat.org/wfsearch?cid=11039#wf_ebscoxml_pbh.
This source provides an objective look into the history, methods, and detection of anabolic steroids. This article gives medical proof in favor of discontinuing the drug use. Also, ways to detect such usage in the body are given. This article is a credible source to promote anti-steroid campaigns. It will benefit my main position against the use of anabolic steroids in sports.


Fornari, Victor, et al. “Can Steroid Use be a Precipitant in the Development of an Eating
Disorder?” International Journal of Eating Disorders. July 2001. Pyschology and
Behavorial Sciences Collection. EBSCO. Thomas Cooper Library, Columbia, SC.
1 March 2009. http://www.web.ebscohost.compallas2.td.sc.edu/ehost/pdf?.
This article provides an objective view to a side of steroids not commonly looked at. This addresses any young adults that may be taking the drugs and are not aware of the abstract side effects. Weight gain is a common side effect of the drug, but an eating disorder may also develop. This article brought up a new perspective not found on any other source. It will help in facilitating different points in a position.


Quinn, Elizabeth. “Steroid Use Continues Despite Health Risks to Athletes.” About.com:

Sports Medicine. 21 August 2008. 24 February 2009.
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/performanceenhancingdrugs/a/AnabolicSteroi

d.htm>.


This source is an objective article on what steroids are, how they work, and some commonly used types. This is directed to anyone who wants an unbiased view on steroids. I leaned the many effects of steroid abuse in this article. The information will enhance the claim on the drastic effects steroids can have.


Katz, Jeffrey. “Should We Accept Steroid Use in Sports?” NPR. 23 January 2008.
24 February 2009. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18299098.
This source is against the drug use and gives examples of athletes who have taken them. This addresses anyone in sports or those interested in sports. Debates over the topic were held between six experts, which are listed in the article. It includes those that are for and against accepting performance enhancing drugs in sports. This article provides the credibility from experts needed to back up a position.


“History of Anabolic Steroid.” Anabolic Steroid Guide. 24 February 2009.
< http://www.anabolicsteroidsguide.com/history-of-anabolic-steroid.html>.
This source provides a history of anabolic steroids from the view of a group that is for the drug. The article gives history such as athletes in ancient Greece using steroids. This seems to point to the group using this fact to give the drug credibility. Also, on this site is a link to buy such performance enhancing drugs. This is an addition to the position for the usage of the drug.


“Anabolic Steroids.” Espn.com:Drugs and Sports. 6 September 2008. 24 February 2009.
< http://www.espn.go.com/special/s/drugsandsports/steroids.html>.

This source gives objective evidence of the hazardous effects of steroid abuse. A description of steroids and their uses is followed by a list of side effects. Also, the conclusion that they are indeed addictive is detailed. This source will be useful because the idea that the drug is addictive was not found in any other source.