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Resources for Education Grad Students: Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliographies

What is it?

Annotated bibliographies are a great way to keep track of the sources you might use in your literature review. 

The Basics Components:

A Bibliographic
Citation
  • List your sources following a standard citation style (ex. APA style)
  • Alphabetize your list by author's last name

An Annotation
  • Write your annotation in paragraph format
  • Provide a summary of the scope, main points, and central theme of the article
  • Describe any conclusions that can be drawn from the article
  • Comment on the intended audience
  • Compare or contrast this source with another you have cited
  • Point out any notable biases or gaps you detect
  • Evaluate and explain why this source is relevant or suitable for your topic

How is this different than a literature review?

This video from UCF Libraries explains the differences between an annotated bibliography and literature review. 

Useful Online Resources