1. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

2. Clip: How do these definitions combine?
What is this?
According to Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary (2011):
Annotate: “to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comments”
Bibliography: “the history, identification, or description of writings or publications”
Clip: How do these definitions combine?

3. Therefore… An annotated bibliography is a list of citations for books, articles, and documents that one has used for researching a topic. Each citation is followed by 2 brief paragraphs that provide: Objective summary Evaluation

4. Purpose?
The purpose of the annotation is to provide the reader with information about the sources cited in terms of its:
content
relevance
accuracy/bias

5. Why do this step prioR to writing a research essay?
When you have to write annotations for each source, you're forced to read each source more carefully. You begin to read more critically instead of just collecting information.

6. Within each annotation, there are typically two elements:
1st Paragraph - Summary (OBJECTIVE)
“The author asserts…”
“The article explains…”
“Author, ________, suggests…”
2nd Paragraph - Assessment/Reflection
What specific information was helpful or will be helpful for your research paper?
How do you know the information is reliable and accurate?
Think date, where it is published, etc.
What is the bias of the article?
Is it objective?
Is it meant to be an opinion piece?
What bias does the author hold?

7. format
The format of an annotated bibliography can change depending on the assignment, but the typical format is a list of reference entries followed by annotations.
Ask your future instructors about any alternative expectations for their specific assignments.

8. MY format Guidelines MLA formatting Running header Heading
Double space the entire document
1 inch margins
12 pt. font/Times New Roman
Citations use the hanging indent
Annotations begin directly after citations

9. The ENTIRE document is written in present tense.
Writing dos
The ENTIRE document is written in present tense.
Examples:
Summary: Shaw discusses the need for ….
Assessment: Shaw illuminates the findings of the research in an objective manner…
“discusses” = Present Tense
“illuminates” = Present Tense
“discussed” = Past Tense
“illuminated” = Past Tense

10. The ENTIRE document is written in 3rd person.
Writing dos
The ENTIRE document is written in 3rd person.

11. Writing dos 1st line left justified
Use the hanging indent throughout the entire document

12. Writing dos
Start the annotation paragraphs directly after citation