Step 4 – Create an Annotated Bibliography

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Step 4 – Create an Annotated Bibliography- Student Samples attached
An annotated bibliography is essentially a Works Cited page that you will create. However, rather than simply refer to the sources used in your response, it will include all 6 of the sources that you have found for your project. A sample has been provided for your perusal. An annotated bibliography consists of two parts: the citation and commentary about it (the annotation).

First, create an accurate citation for each of your sources. The first question I will ask is what type of source is it and where did you find it, so make sure you have that info available. You need this when creating citations. You can do this using the citation pages available in the post about Step 3.
Second, to accompany each citation, you will write an annotation which describes and evaluates that particular source. Annotations are usually between 150 and 200 words long. The annotations paragraphs are single spaced, size 12, Times font.

Include the following information for each annotation:

– Brief summary of source: What are the main points? Overview of examples? What side of the issue is it addressing?
– Evaluate the source: Why did you choose this source? How will it be useful to someone responding to your question? Is it reliable or biased?

Be sure to follow MLA Formatting for your Bibliography, exactly the same way it is in the example:
Use a hanging indent
Entirely double-spaced, no extra spaces in between citations
Make sure that an entire line of text is being used before jumping down to the next line.
Do this far enough in advance so I can help you with formatting issues if they arise!

 

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