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Annotated Bibliographies

An annotated bibliography is a bibliography that includes a brief summary and/or critique of your sources of information.

Helpful Hints

Consider the items below when completing your annotations.

  • List the completed bibliographical citation in the style mandated by your professor (usually MLA or APA).
  • Create brief (80 to 200 words) annotations, descriptive and/or critical (evaluative), depending on your assignment.
  • Explain the main purpose of the work.
  • Describe the qualifications of the author.
  • Briefly describe the content of the work.
  • Indicate the possible audience for the work.
  • Evaluate the relevance of the information.
  • Note any special features of the work.
  • Note any biases, defects, or weaknesses in the work.
  • Describe your reaction to the work (your opinion).

Resources

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