https://youtu.be/ffN96B5-IJI Annotated Bibliography Formatting Annotated bibliographies are divided into two sections: The following is the bibliographic citation: Citations (bibliographic information such as title, date, author, publisher, and so on) are formatted in APA format. Smith, J. J. (2020), for example. The journal article's title is: With a subscript. 10(3), pp. 3-15 in Journal of Research. https://doi.org/10.1030/xxxxx The annotation: Each source's annotation is written in paragraph form, usually 3-7 sentences or 80-200 words. Your annotations will often comprise the following, depending on your assignment: What are the key points of contention? What is the significance of this source? What subjects are covered? What exactly is the source about? Assess/Evaluate: Is this source credible? Who penned it? What are their qualifications? What is the name of the publisher? Is it a reliable source? How does it stack up against the other sources in your bibliography? Is the information accurate? Is this information biased or objective? What is the source's goal? Reflect/React: Explain your reaction to the information in your source and any additional questions you have about it. What role does this source play in your research? Was this information useful to you? How does it assist you in shaping your argument? How can you incorporate this source into your research? Has it altered your perspective on your subject? Compare the usefulness and thoroughness of each source in answering your research topic against other sources. The Method of Making an Annotated Bibliography You will need to know how to summarize, analyze, and do library research when generating an annotated bibliography. Create a research topic and thesis, as well as search words/keywords. Find articles, books, and other resources that contain important information and thoughts on your topic. Investigate and read resources. Then select texts that offer a diversity of perspectives on your topic. Cite the book, article, or other source using the APA citation format. Write a brief summary (annotation) of the main points and scope of your source. Examine your work to ensure that your annotations are based on the citations you used.