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Secondary Library: Annotated Bibliography

What is an Annotated Bibliography?

What is an Annotated Bibliography?

It's the same as a regular bibliography, but with notes added.
Each citation is followed by a brief description of the content, quality, and usefulness of the source.

Watch the following short videos for more information, and to learn how to present your Annotated Bibliography

Glossary

Cite / citation - to cite is to note the source of your information or quote, to write a citation.
(Citations may also be called "References")

Bibliography - a list of sources used in your research.
(Bibliographies may also be called "List of Sources" or "References")
It is placed at the end of the essay or assignment.  more ...

In-text citations - a brief note (author, date) to show which source you are using in your writing.
It is placed inside brackets at the end of the sentence, or below a quotation.
The full citation must be listed in your bibliography at the end.  more ...

Annotated bibliography same as a regular bibliography, but with notes added.
Each citation is followed by a brief description of the content, quality, and usefulness of the source.  more ...

Video What's an annotated bibliography?

Annotated Bibliography APA style

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