An annotation is a brief note following each citation listed on an annotated bibliography. The goal is to briefly summarize the source and/or explain why it is important for a topic. They are typically a single concise paragraph, but might be longer if you are summarizing and evaluating.
- The annotation is a short paragraph, 4 – 6 sentences long, that follows a citation. …
- Be able to explain the content of the source in your own words.
- Identify the type of source, (i.e. academic journal article, book, etc.) …
- Consider and explain how the source is relevant to your research question. …
- Analyze.
Types of Annotations
- Descriptive.
- Evaluative.
- Informative.
- Combination.
