Reasons for Creating an Annotated Bibliography
An annotated bibliography allows you to:
- Explain the main points of the source
- Comment on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work pertaining to your specific research or topic
- Analyze the point of view and findings of the source
- Link to or make connections between sources and your research or topic
* Information borrowed from UNC Greensboro
Student Learning Goals
Students will:
- Learn about their topic
- Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources
- Explore databases
- Search effectively
- Assess the usefulness of each source
- Avoid plagiarism
- Follow a standard format for citation