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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY SUBJECT GUIDE

WHAT IS AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY?

  1. A comprehensive bibliography of the range of research on a subject, with brief annothations (i.e. summaries) of select readings.

  2. A bibliography with a critical component. That is, the annothations are not merely summaries, but also offer observations on the relevance, clarity, accuracy and quality of the resources cited.

  3. An annotated bibliography is not simply a list of citations to sources or a listing of what is available. The annotated bibliography should reflect the opinion of the author by expressing the author's opinion on which resources in a particular field or subject area are potentially the most valuable to the reader.

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COMPONENTS OF AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

  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.

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FINDING SOURCES FOR YOUR ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Books:
    Search the Online Catalog to find books at the Surry Community College Library and other community and public libraries across the state.

  • Articles:
    Search for articles on your topic in one of the library databases. You may also browse the databases by subject area for a listing of appropriate databases within an academic discipline.

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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY EXAMPLES

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CITING & WRITING YOUR ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY


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