Annotated Bibliography Annotated Bibliography o Annotation is the
Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography o Annotation is the process by which you emphasize important information in a document o You create annotated bibliography to help organize thoughts and gain familiarity with research material n Ensures that the sources you are using are relevant and will benefit you during the research process
What Does An Annotated Bibliography Do? o A good annotated bibliography encourages you to think critically about the content of the works you are using, and their relation to your own research and ideas. o Proves you have read and understand your sources. o Establishes your work as a valid source and you as a competent researcher. o Provides a way for others to decide whether a source will be helpful to their research if they read it.
How to Make Your Annotated Bibliography 1. Prepare a Works Cited entry following an established format (APA) 2. Compose a short summary of the source 3. Discuss how helpful this source will be to your research and why. o Once you have finished all of your entries, be sure to arrange them on the page in alphabetical order.
Questions to Ask When Evaluating Your Source And Preparing Your Annotation o What is the main idea? Is it relevant to your research? o What is the author’s purpose? o Who is the intended audience? o Is it reliable? How did you determine it was credible? o What type of evidence does the author offer as support for his subject matter? o How will you use the source in your work?
How To Write Your Annotation n Read the source carefully to determine the author’s purpose and the writing structure because this will help you summarize the source n Carefully, examine your source and find the areas where the information will be most beneficial to your research. Having those key points labeled will help during the writing process. n Write a precis to use as the basis of your annotation.
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