REQUIREMENTS:
• You must include 3 articles in your annotated bibliography, each annotation should be at least 2 paragraphs (½ page).
• In the first paragraph, you must provide a summary or description of your article.
• In the second paragraph, you must analyze and critique the article, explain how it fits in your research.
• Please follow APA format.
WHAT IS AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY?
An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.
THE PROCESS
Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research.
First, locate and record citations to books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. Briefly examine and review the actual items. Then choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic.
Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style.
Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that (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 illuminates your bibliography topic.
CRITICALLY APPRAISING THE BOOK, ARTICLE, OR DOCUMENT
For guidance in critically appraising and analyzing the sources for your bibliography, see How to Critically Analyze Information Sources.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT FORMAT FOR THE CITATIONS
Use American Psychological Association (APA) style. See the middle section for an example of an APA style annotated bibliography.
HOW TO WRITE AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Visit the following websites for further explanation and examples.
1. http://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/assistance/writing_services/resources/components/documents/writing_an_annotated_bibliography.pdf
2. http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/annotated-bibliography
3. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/
a. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/03/