Annotated bibliographies are a common type of academic assignment and a useful research practice. They are composed of two essential parts: a properly formatted citation and a paragraph that summarizes and evaluates the resource.
The two parts of the annotated bibliography are equally important because they practice critical research skills, such as learning formatting rules and reading resources critically. They are also a great way to stay organized when working on a large research project, because they not only keep a record of what resources were consulted during the project, but also a summary of each resource and how those resources relate to the project at hand.
As with any assignment, carefully read the instructions from your professor so that you know the exact formatting style that you need to use, how long the annotations must be, and what each annotation must include.
An annotated bibliography is a helpful document that lists sources and provides an analytical summary about each source. It is arranged exactly like a Works Cited or References page.
An annotated bibliography offers you the opportunity to--
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