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SS MWH Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography

How to Write an Annotated Bibliography

How to Write an Annotated Bibliography

 

What is an Annotated Bibliography?

An annotated bibliography is an organized list of sources (like a reference list). It differs from a straightforward bibliography in that each reference is followed by a paragraph length annotation, usually 100–200 words in length.


 

How do you get your citation?

 

Use NoodleTools to get your proper Chicago Style citation. Visit this LibGuide if you need additional information on NoodleTools and Chicago Style.

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE of an Annotated Bibliography Entry

Guillermo, Kathy. "Zika Response Should Not Include Animal Experiments." SIRS Issues Researcher. Last modified July 28, 2016. http://sks.sirs.com.

     This article discusses the morality and scientific 

     veracity of animal experimentation, specifically in reference to the recent 

     Zika Virus outbreak. Guillermo's main point here is that "studies should 

     add to the body of knowledge of medical treatments for humans" and that 

     "studies on animals won't do this."  Citing a recent NIH 

     strategic plan, Guillermo offers further research which concludes that data 

     from other animals does not apply to human beings. Kathy Guillermo is the 

     senior vice president of laboratory investigations at PETA. PETA is an 

     american animal rights organization and nonprofit corporation. Because PETA 

     has a clear stake in this argument, and clear bias against harm towards 

     animals, I will look for corroborating research before using this source 

     for the project. I will use this source in my project to demonstrate opposition 

     towards animal experimentation.

What is Included?

What is included in the annotation?

 

1. Summary of Source (2-4 sentences)

    -Briefly summarize the content of the source.

   -Include main points and details as you dig deeper into the source.

 

2. Evaluation of Source (2-4 sentences)

   -Evaluate the content, author, &/or publisher of the source.

   -For example: Is the author a respected authority on the subject? Can you trust the facts

   provided? What type of audience was it written for? Is there any potential bias? Does this

   information corroborate with information from other sources?

 

3. Reflection of Source (1-3 sentences)

   -Reflect on the usefulness of source.

   -Did it provide major or miniscule portion of information for your project?

   -Did it contain interesting or new information?

   -How and why will you use this source?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How the Annotated Entry Should Look

How the Annotated Entry Looks in the Research Paper