Annotated Bibliography

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An annotated bibliography is a list of the sources you've used in your research with brief “annotations” for each that describe the source’s content and summarise its main argument.

They are usually used in research projects to provide a comprehensive but focused overview of the critical discussions on a topic.

 They include:

1. Correct Reference (in correct referencing style e.g. Cite them right - Harvard)

followed by the annotation

2. A brief summary of the piece of work

3. And an evaluation of the resource

(The annotation is normally about 150-300 words)

By using your research and critical thinking skills, you can demonstrate an understanding of the most relevant, most useful and most up-to-date sources for any topic.

What should each citation include?

When compiling an annotated bibliography you should make sure that:

• your selected sources demonstrate your knowledge of the subject area and demonstrate good research skills

• your annotations demonstrate your ability to identify arguments and evaluate their usefulness for your project