ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Assignment: 4 Annotations, APA style citation, Scholarly Peer-reviewed
Approximately 150-200 words each
What Is an Annotated Bibliography? *
Each citation is followed by a brief descriptive and evaluative block paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.
Annotations vs. Abstracts
Abstracts are the purely descriptive summaries often found at the beginning of scholarly journal articles or in periodical indexes. Annotations are descriptive and critical; they may describe the author’s point of view, authority, or clarity and appropriateness of expression.
The Process
Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research.
First, locate and record citations to books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas salient to your Phase II project. Briefly examine and review the actual items. Then choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives that can add depth to your position.
Cite the book, article, or document using APA style.
Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or (d) explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic or will be relevant for the final paper.
