Everett Library: QMP 100: Roadmap: Annotated Bibliographies

Basics of Annotated Bibliographies

Why do an annotated bibliography?

What does an annotated bibliography contain?

A citation in the appropriate style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)
Summary of the main points or purpose of the work
An evaluation of the research considering:
- How current a source is
- How relevant a source is to your topic
- What elements of authority an author/creator of a source has to speak on your topic
- Quality of data, research methods, conclusions
- Purpose of the source
A conclusion or reflection about the research
- Ex: how do you plan to use this source in your research?

Adapted from Annotated Bibliographies, The Writing Center University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. https://writing center.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/annotated-bibliographies/

UNC Chapel Hill Annotated Bibliographies
UNC Chapel Hill's Writing Center describes why an annotated bibliography is useful, what it is, and what the different types are.
Purdue OWL Annotated Bibliography Page
The Purdue OWL's Annotated Bibliography page has a brief description of what the basic parts are and why you should do one.