papers : annotated biblography
- Guide to writing in this class (pdf)
- Examples of proposals and papers (requires UW login)
You will prepare two papers plus a proposal (project abstract) and annotated bibliography in this course. The annotated bibliography is due 12 December @ 6pm.
An annotated bibliography is a list of citations of the books, articles and documents you have used in your research this quarter. Each citation is accompanied by a brief (150-250 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources.
An annotated bibliography:
- Provides a literature review on a particular subject
- Illustrates the quality of the research
- Provides examples of the types of sources available for this subject
- Lays a foundation for additional research
How to produce an annotated bibliography?
In creating an annotated bibliography, you will apply the following skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed research.
First, cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style.
Then prepare the annotation. Annotations should be concise and summarize the central theme and scope of the source. Annotations may also (a) evaluate the authority of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast the work with others you have cited, or (d) explain how this work illuminates your research topic.
- Annotated Bibliographies, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004)
- Examples of An Annotated Bibliography, Purdue University (2000)
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How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography, Cornell University (Sept 2006)
From the Reference Department; Instruction, Research, and Information Services (IRIS); Cornell University Library, Ithaca, NY, USA - Writing an Annotated Bibliography, University of Toronto (2006)