Annotated Bibliography

How should your bibliography be spaced?

Double

What is an annotated bibliography and what is it for?

List of citations for books, articles, websites, documents to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources in an essay or presentation.

Where should the annotation begin in relation to the source?

On a new line underneath

What should you include in your annotated bib?

Write a concise summary of the central idea, with supporting details, of the article or website as well as: (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or (d) explain how this work applies to your research topic.

How long should it be?

Your annotations should be about a paragraph long (100-200 words)

What website can you use to create your annotated bib?

easybib.com