What is an annotated bibliography?
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What Is an Annotated Bibliography?
An annotated bibliography is a list of references. Each reference is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) paragraph called an annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of a small number of sources that have been selected.
What is included?
- APA-style references for the selected sources (books, articles, or other documents as described in your assignment requirements).
- A brief annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the source. Consult your assignment for additional requirements.
What is not included?
It is not necessary to include in-text citations in the annotation because the origin of the information is clear from the accompanying reference. (American Psychological Association, p. 307)
What does it look like?
For examples and additional information, check out Cornell University Library's annotated bibliography page, or view the LibAnswer on formatting paragraphs for an annotated bibliography.
Reference
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000