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What is it?

A listing of the available sources on a subject, with an annotation following each source listing.

A summary of each source, followed by a critical component. Annotations offer observations on the relevance, clarity, accuracy, and quality of the resources cited.

The annotated bibliography should reflect the opinion of the author about which resources in a particular field or subject area are potentially the most valuable to the reader.

The full citation to the resource in question in appropriate citation format (MLA, APA, etc.).

A description (about 250-400 words, depending on the complexity of the assignment) of the resource in question. This may include a summary of content, any particular viewpoint or theoretical perspective on which the author bases his/her research, and conclusions of the author.

A statement of the importance of the resource to your research: its usefulness, the quality of its research, reliability, etc.

MLA Style
The style of the Modern Language Association.
Used primarily in English classes.
APA Style
The style of the American Psychological Association.
Used primarily in psychology, sociology, and health classes.
Turabian & Chicago Style
Used primarily in history classes. Music students may need to use the Author-Date version of Turabian style.
Other Styles
We also offer guides for ACS, AJEV, APSA, and IEEE styles.
Citation Builders
Some web forms will construct citations after you enter source information.
About Citing
An intro to what needs to be cited and why it needs to be cited.