What is an Annotated Bibliography?
An annotated bibliography is a list of sources that relate to your topic. Sources are typically peer-reviewed articles.
1. Find your sources
2. Make the reference(s)
3. Below each reference, write an annotation for the article. See the next tab for assistance.
These are the steps for writing an annotation according to Purdue OWL:
Summarize: Some annotations merely summarize the source. What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say? The length of your annotations will determine how detailed your summary is.
Assess: After summarizing a source, it may be helpful to evaluate it. Is it a useful source? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source?
Reflect: Once you've summarized and assessed a source, you need to ask how it fits into your research. Was this source helpful to you? How does it help you shape your argument? How can you use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic? (Purdue Owl, 2021).
Reference:
Purdue OWL. (2021). Annotated bibliographies https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated_bibliographies/index.html
Reference:
COM Library. (2021). Tips for writing an annotated bibliography. https://libguides.com.edu/annotated