Annotated Bibliographies

What exactly is an annotation?

Why does it exist?

• "Annotation"
  • A note that comments on source

What is the point?

• To show you've read it, understand it, analyzed it, and applied it--whether to summarize, evaluate its use, or review it.

Why can't you just write a summary?

• We already have those--they're called abstracts. They don't ask you to engage with the text for analysis, evaluation, and application.

What are its parts?

Three parts:

• Summarize: What was it about, and what were the conclusions?
• Assess: The quality and usefulness of the source
• Reflect: How the information contributes to the body of knowledge and your own research