ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY—THINGS TO REMEMBER

1. Each entry should be one paragraph

2. Open with the thesis of the piece.

3. Then the range of topics/issues covered.

4. Then the credentials of the author, if possible (unless it’s a newspaper or magazine article), and/or the location of the source (e.g., if a website).

5. Finally, evaluate the source.

6. Avoid the first person. This is not a journal.

7. No quotes. The writing should be your own summary and paraphrase.

8. Annotations should not include supporting details. They are at the “big-picture” level

9. You don’t need to write in complete sentences. Annotations will often omit the subject or verb of a sentence. (e.g., Argues that textbooks are not as expensive as they seem. An extremely credible source. Author has published widely on the subject of charter schools. Covers the period from 1998 to 2003).

10. Follow standard bibliographic format for APA or MLA.

• For electronic sources, include the access date.

• Italicize journal/book titles.

• Don’t just present bibliographic info as it was in Ebscohost. Use the standard formats.

11. Use hanging indents.

12. Alphabetize.

13. Consider your audience (intelligent non-specialists).

14. PROOOOOOOFREAD!

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