An annotated bibliography is a list of your sources that includes two parts: the citation and the annotation.
1. Citation: Provide a citation for your source using an approved citation format (Chicago; APA; MLA).
2. Annotation: Under each citation, provide a short paragraph or a couple of sentences that explains the source and your reasons for using it in your project. Your annotation should briefly do the following:
- Summarize: What is the source about? Keep it brief, just the main point is fine.
- Assess/Evaluate: What kind of source is this? How do you know it's credible?
- Reflect: How is this source relevant and useful in your particular project? What does this source help you to do or argue? This is the most important part of your annotation.
Remember to check your syllabus and course materials for the specific requirements of your assignment.
Learn more about annotated bibliographies from Purdue OWL.
