A traditional bibliography is a list of books and articles you used when writing a paper. It includes details like the author's name, the title of the work, the date it was published, and where it was published. This helps readers find the sources you used.
An annotated bibliography includes all that information, plus a short summary and evaluation of each source. This helps future readers and researchers quickly see if a source is useful for them.
Here’s what you might include in an annotation:
Most annotations are about 150 words long, roughly the length of a short paragraph. They can be written in full sentences or short phrases, depending on what your instructor prefers.
The number of sources you need to include in your annotated bibliography will depend on your assignment, so be sure to check with your instructor for specific guidelines.
