Annotated Bibliographies in APA
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This document provides guidance on creating an annotated bibliography. It explains that an annotated bibliography includes citations followed by brief descriptive and evaluative paragraphs. It recommends that annotations summarize the source, evaluate its usefulness and reliability, and reflect on how it fits into the researcher's work. The document also provides tips for writing each of the three sections of an annotation: the summary, evaluation, and reflection. It suggests tools for evaluating sources like the C.R.A.A.P. test and points to additional resources for APA style citations and annotated bibliographies.
Annotated Bibliographies in APA
- 1. COM 2200 AIC Shea Library Fall 2018
- 2. Purpose 1: Helps your reader • To tell your reader what your source is about and how it applies to your paper. Purpose 2: Helps you • To remind yourself what the source is about and how you plan to apply it to your research. • To determine the suitability and relevance of your sources.
- 3. “An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, & documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive & evaluative paragraph, the annotation.” (Cornell University Library) Essentially, citations with descriptions.
- 4. A paragraph describing, evaluating, and reflecting on the resource. There are three parts or sections of an annotation. • Summary • Evaluation • Reflection
- 5. Part 1: Summary of article • Summarize: Some annotations merely summarize the source. • What are the main arguments? • What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say? • The length of your annotations will determine how detailed your summary is. (https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated_bibliographies/ind ex.html)
- 6. Part 2: Evaluation of the article • Assess: After summarizing a source, it may be helpful to evaluate it. • Is it a useful source? • How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? • Is the information reliable? • Is this source biased or objective? • What is the goal of this source? https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated_bibliographies/index.ht ml
- 7. Use a method, like the C.R.A.A.P test, to evaluate your sources. • Currency • Relevancy • Authority • Accuracy • Purpose
- 8. Part 3: Reflection • How does it fit into your research? • Was this source helpful to you? • How does it help you shape your argument? • How can you use this source in your research project? • Has it changed how you think about your topic? https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated_bibliographies/index.htm l
- 11. Author’s Last name followed by first initial (Year) in parentheses Title Journal Title (in italics) Volume (in italics), Issue number Page numbers DOI if available Retrieved from URL if no DOI available.
- 12. Purdue OWL APA Formatting and Style Guide Noonan Writing Center YouTube Channel APA Manual A Pocket Style Manual
- 13. Noonan Writing Center (located in CAS) Reference@aic.edu Walk-in appointments with librarians, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon-Friday. Request an appointment by completing the form.