Annotated Bibliography

Annotated bibliographies are lists of research sources with a summary for each. Click here to see an example.

Directions for the annotated bibliography:

1. Use Opposing Viewpoints, found here, for sources. 
2. Choose at least four sources that best provide a balanced view of the topic. Aim for sources representing each "side" of the issue.
3. Create an MLA citation for each source. Opposing Viewpoints gives the MLA citation within the source. Use citation generators like easybib.com to help with this process if the citation is not readily available in the source itself.
4. Create summaries annotations for each source, approximately 100 words each, which summarize each source.
5. Arrange the citations and annotations alphabetically and include the proper heading and page numbers.

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Checklist for annotated bibliographies:

1. Are there at least four sources?
2. Does each source have an MLA-style citation?
3. Is each source alphabetically ordered?
4. Does each source have an annotation that summarizes the source?
5. Does each summary include the source's main idea and major supporting details?
6. Is each summary in your own words?

Assignments will not be accepted if any of the above is missing.

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Consider using the following templates in summaries:

The article demonstrates _______.
The author argues that _______.
The text goes on to say _______.

Verbs for Introducing Summaries