Annotated Bibliography Learning Goals: By the end of class, you will recognize the components of an annotated bibliography and will demonstrate this by writing 2 annotations using the worksheets provided. Some excerpts taken from: http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/permission.html

What is an Annotated Bibliography? a list of citations for books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation.

What is the purpose of the annotation? to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.

What do annotations look like? descriptive and critical; they expose the author's point of view, provide a concise summary of each source and some assessment of its value or relevance.

How do I write an annotation? Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style – MLA or APA.

Summarize the Source What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say?

Evaluate the Source Is it a useful source? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source? Do you find the text easy to read, or is it stilted or choppy?

Reflect Was this source helpful? How does it help shape your argument? How can you use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about the topic?

Writing an annotation Include one or more sentences that evaluate the authority or background of the author, comment on the intended audience, compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or explain how this work supports or clarifies your topic. (Pay attention to the opening sentence(s) of each paragraph, where authors often state concisely their main point in the paragraph.)

Works Cited Engle, Michael. “How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography.” Olin & Uris Libraries. Cornell University Library. 6 Mar. 2007. 1 Nov. 2007. http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/permission.html Refer to the Student Research Guide for help with citations. (p. 45-54)