Annotated
BibliographyFormat
The format of an annotated bibliography may vary with
your instructor’s preferences. Generally it is written like
any other bibliography, beginning with citations arranged alphabetically
by author’s last name. Each citation is followed by an annotation,
or note about the work. Both the citation and the annotation combine
to form a single entry on the annotated bibliography. Each entry will
have a format distinguished by two factors: annotation style and citation
style.
The annotation style is determined by where the annotation begins
in the entry. The annotated information may immediately follow the
bibliographic information on the same line, or it may begin on a new
line below the publication information. The paragraph containing the
annotation may or may not be indented depending on the format your
instructor prefers.
The annotated bibliography will also follow a specific citation style
(i.e. APA,
MLA, etc.
. .) as designated by your instructor. Below
are some examples of annotated bibliographic entries; each uses a
different annotation style and citation style. Each link includes
a sample and a discussion of that sample bibliography entry.
Example 1: Annotated Bibliography
Example 2: Annotated Bibliography
Both of the example annotations written above are valid; although
they are somewhat different. Sometimes the annotation note will only
be one paragraph or a few sentences in length. Generally, the annotation
itself depends on the length and quality of the source and on your
instructor’s guidelines. Some instructors will require you only
to summarize the work while others will request a full annotation
like the first example listed above.
Note that you will typically use one of the two annotation styles
(new line or same line) and one of the two citation styles (MLA or
APA) listed above for your citation. Consistency is key - Both annotation
styles or citation styles will never be included in the same bibliography.
REVIEW
Write a working sample annotated
bibliography entry using the annotation style, citation style, writing
style, stance and format
that you must use in your instructor’s assignment.
Continue to Annotated Bibliography: Checklist
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