What is an annotated bibliography? (Arizona.edu/library)
Components of the annotated bibliography (Arizona.edu/library)
Book Resources
Databases
General, Biography,Business, Law, Medical
Issues & Controversies
Literature
Specific Examples, Wrong & Right
Writing Your Paper
Use the Web Page Evaluation Check List (pdf) to qualify your Internet & free Web choices.
Exercises!
What Is It?
- a comprehensive bibliography of the range of research on a subject, with brief annothations (i.e. summaries) of select readings;
- a bibliography with a critical component. That is, the annothations are not merely abstracts, although they may be similar to abstracts, but also offer observations on the relevance, clarity, accuracy and quality of the resources cited.
What Is It NOT?
- a list of citations to resource without any additional information
- a list of what's available. Rather, the annotated bibliography reflects the opinion of the author by expressing the author's opinion on which resources in particular field are potentially most valuable to the reader.
The annotated bibliography must include:
1) The full citation to the resource in question in appropriate citation format. (MLA or APA)
2) A short 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.
3) A
brief statement of the importance of the resource to your research: its usefulness, the quality of its research, reliability, etc.
SPECIFICS FOR Mr. Jon Thomas’ class assignment include:
- 18 – 20 citations and annotations
- Single spacing for the annotated bibliography ONLY
- Double spacing for citations attached to the final research paper.
NOTES
- Mr. Thomas has ample office hours; he will be more than happy to answer questions, make suggestions, and check over work beforehand.
- Utilize the library’s subject links to evaluating and citing. They are found at the end of this guide under Writing Your Paper.
- Library Staff can also provide some additional guidance.
- The INTERNET is NOT an index.
Begin by searching our Online Catalog of published materials.
Library holdings can be found by entering keywords.
Use the Interlibrary Loan Policy Guide & Form to request materials from other CCLINC libraries.
NOTE: Go to eBooks for online book resources.
Keywords will depend on your chosen purpose/statement/thesis.
Academic Search Premier (EBSCOHost)
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Biography Reference Bank (HWWilson)
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CQ Researcher Online (CQPress)
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If you are a North Carolina resident, please contact your local public library for off-site access.
LexisNexis Academic (LexisNexis)
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MasterFile Premier (EBSCOHost)
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OmniFile Full Text, Mega Edition (HWWilson)
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Readers' Guide Full Text (HWWilson)
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WebFeet (Thomson Gale)
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Worldcat (OCLC)
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If you are a North Carolina resident, please contact your local public library for off-site access.
Also available without restrictions through: Worldcat OR OpenWorldCat (Colorado link)
The Right Way
Word Document Format
The Wrong Way Word Document Format
Writing Your Paper
Use the Researching, Evaluating, Citing(MLA) OR Citing(APA), Writing, and Check Form links located under the Subject Guides link on the left. There you will find:
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Notes and tips on researching
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Guides to evaluating Internet websites as well as articles
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Tips for content, structure and grammar
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A number of citing links in various formats with plenty of examples. (Note: If you do not cite the research/articles you used to write your paper, you will be plagiarizing.)
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A checklist link for questions to ask yourself concerning the structure and content of your paper after you have finished writing it. Remember to also make use of the Writing Center located in the R building, in the Academic Support Center.
The following entries are incorrect. Can you tell what is wrong with them?
Example 1
Bartholomaus, Craig. "'What Would You Be?' Racial Myths and Culture
Sameness in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl." CLA: The Official Quarterly of the
College Language Association.
Example 2
Williams, Mary E. Date Rape 1st Ed. Greenhaven Press, 1998.
Example 3
Newhart, Bob. Telling A Joke Mount Airy News July 7, 2000; A3
