Annotated bib
Part 1: initial appraisal
1. Author 2. Date of publication 3. Edition or revision 4. Publisher 5. Title of journal
What to include in an annotated bib
1. Evaluate the authority and background of the author 2. Comment of intended audience 3. Compare or contrast the works 4. Explain how it illuminates your work
Part 2: content analysis
1. Intended audience 2. Objective reasoning 3. Coverage 4. Writing style 5. Evaluate reviews
Process for creating an annotated bib
1. Locate and record citations 2. Examine and review the actual items 3. Cute the sources properly 4.Write a concise annotation
Skills needed for an annotated bib
1.concise exposition 2. Succinct analysis 3. Informed library research
What is an annotated bibliography?
A list of citations to books, articles and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief description and evaluation paragraph ( the annotation)
What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography?
The purpose of an annotation is to inform the reader of relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources.