The word “annotate,” means a “critical or explanatory note” and “bibliography” means “a list of information sources”.  An Annotated Bibliography is a reference list of sources that includes notes/annotations about the sources. The annotations will summarize as well as evaluate the source, typically in 6-8 sentences, covering the following:

• Summarize the main idea(s) of the source. 
  • What are the main arguments? 
  • What topics are discussed? 
• Assess and evaluate the source. 
  • How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? 
  • Is this information reliable? current? Is the author credible? Is the source objective or biased? 
• Reflect on the source. 
  • Was this source helpful to you? How can you use this source for your research? 
  • Has it changed how you think about your research topic? 
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