Creating an Annotated Bibliography

1. Creating an Annotated Bibliography English 10 Honors

2. An annotated bibliography is required for allcategories • It should contain all sources that provided usable information or new perspectives in preparing your entry. • You should list only those sources that contributed to the development of your entry. • Sources of visual materials and oral interviews must be included. • The annotations for each source must explain how the source was used and how it helped you understand your topic. • It should be done in MLA format with hanging indentations and double spacing

3. What is an Annotated Bibliography • A list of citations to books, articles, and documents. • Followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. • Informing the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited. • Each entry includes all the information included in a list of works cited.

4. Read the Annotated Bibliography information at Purdue Owl You can use the following URL address… https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/ Purdue Owl can be used for all MLA needs Or… • You can go to Purdue OWL and search for info on annotated bibliography • To generate citations for sources, you can use Noodle Tools or Son of Citation Machine. Links can be found at the English Department Page on the high school website. Just click on links on the bottom left and then scroll until you find the links for citations and MLA style.

5. Setting up your Annotated Bibliography Only list items which you actually use; if you looked at a source but it didn't help you at all, don't list it in your bibliography.

6. Setting up your Annotated Bibliography • Create a word document just for your annotated bibliography. • See the examples for how to format the bibliography. • Use Times New Roman only. Do not use decorative or fancy fonts. Entries are done in 12 font. • Double Space all entries and use hanging indents. Follow MLA • Include your 4 line heading, header with last name and page numbers, and title that matches your outline 4 line heading Title Citation (alphabetically) Annotated Bibliography Citation Annotated Bibliography Citation Annotated Bibliography Use MLA format

7. George Washington: A Leader of Intelligence Annotated Bibliography Jane Doe Duer, William. "William Duer to George Washington." The Papers of George Washington Documents. 28 Jan 1777. 6 Feb 2009 <http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/documents/revolution/duer/duer1.html>. Washington relied William Duer of New York to gather intelligence. He wrote to Washington about setting up a spy network after the Continental army set up headquarters at Morristown, New Jersey, in early 1777. This can be used to support the thesis that Washington was a master spy and that this helped America win the Revolutionary War. This is called a hanging indent

8. Example of annotated bibliography in MLA format: Elizabeth Thompson Professor Stacks English 102 20 August 2001 Stem Cell Research: An Annotated Bibliography Holland, Suzanne. The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate : Science, Ethics, and Public Policy. Boston: MIT Press, 2001. Print. This is the annotation of the above source. In this example, I am following MLA 2009 (3rd ed.) guidelines for the bibliographic information listed above. If I were really writing an annotation for this source, I would offer a brief summary of what this book says about stem cell research. After a brief summary, it would be appropriate to assess this source and offer some criticisms of it. Does it seem like a reliable and current source? Why? Is the research biased or objective? Are the facts well documented? Who is the author? Is she qualified in this subject? Is this source scholarly, popular, some of both? The length of your annotation will depend on the assignment or on the purpose of your annotated bibliography. After summarizing and assessing, you can now reflect on this source. How does it fit into your research? Is this a helpful resource? Too scholarly? Not scholarly enough? Too general/specific? Since "stem cell research" is a very broad topic, has this source helped you to narrow your topic?

9. Senior, K. "Extending the Ethical Boundaries of Stem Cell Research.” Trends in Molecular Medicine 7 (2001): 5-6. Print. Not all annotations have to be the same length. For example, this source is a very short scholarly article. It may only take a sentence or two to summarize. Even if you are using a book, you should only focus on the sections that relate to your topic. Not all annotated bibliographies assess and reflect; some merely summarize. That may not be the most helpful for you, but, if this is an assignment, you should always ask your instructor for specific guidelines. Wallace, Kelly. "Bush Stands Pat on Stem Cell Policy." CNN. 13 August 2001. 17 August 2001. Television. Notice that in this example, I chose a variety of sources: a book, a scholarly journal, and a web page. Using a variety of sources can help give you a broader picture of what is being said about your topic. You may want to investigate how scholarly sources are treating this topic differently than more popular sources. But again, if your assignment is to only use scholarly sources, then you will probably want to avoid magazines and popular web sites.

10. Notice that the bibliographic information is proper MLA format (use whatever style is appropriate in your field) and the annotations are in paragraph form. Note also that the entries are alphabetized by the first word in the bibliographic entry. If you are writing an annotated bibliography with many sources, it may be helpful to divide the sources into categories. For example, if I were putting together an extensive annotated bibliography for stem cell research, I might divide the sources into categories such as ethical concerns, scholarly analyses, and political ramifications. For more examples, a quick search at a library or even on the Internet should produce several examples of annotated bibliographies in your area. Copied from Purdue OWL Online Writing Lab

11. Example of annotated bibliography in MLA format: Elizabeth Thompson Professor Stacks English 102 20 August 2001 Stem Cell Research: An Annotated Bibliography Holland, Suzanne. The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate : Science, Ethics, and Public Policy. Boston: MIT Press, 2001. Print. This is the annotation of the above source. In this example, I am following MLA 2009 (3rd ed.) guidelines for the bibliographic information listed above. If I were really writing an annotation for this source, I would offer a brief summary of what this book says about stem cell research. After a brief summary, it would be appropriate to assess this source and offer some criticisms of it. Does it seem like a reliable and current source? Why? Is the research biased or objective? Are the facts well documented? Who is the author? Is she qualified in this subject? Is this source scholarly, popular, some of both? The length of your annotation will depend on the assignment or on the purpose of your annotated bibliography. After summarizing and assessing, you can now reflect on this source. How does it fit into your research? Is this a helpful resource? Too scholarly? Not scholarly enough? Too general/specific? Since "stem cell research" is a very broad topic, has this source helped you to narrow your topic? Senior, K. "Extending the Ethical Boundaries of Stem Cell Research.” Trends in Molecular Medicine 7 (2001): 5-6. Print. Not all annotations have to be the same length. For example, this source is a very short scholarly article. It may only take a sentence or two to summarize. Even if you are using a book, you should only focus on the sections that relate to your topic. Not all annotated bibliographies assess and reflect; some merely summarize. That may not be the most helpful for you, but, if this is an assignment, you should always ask your instructor for specific guidelines. Wallace, Kelly. "Bush Stands Pat on Stem Cell Policy." CNN. 13 August 2001. 17 August 2001. Television. Notice that in this example, I chose a variety of sources: a book, a scholarly journal, and a web page. Using a variety of sources can help give you a broader picture of what is being said about your topic. You may want to investigate how scholarly sources are treating this topic differently than more popular sources. But again, if your assignment is to only use scholarly sources, then you will probably want to avoid magazines and popular web sites. Notice that the bibliographic information above is proper MLA format (use whatever style is appropriate in your field) and the annotations are in paragraph form. Note also that the entries are alphabetized by the first word in the bibliographic entry. If you are writing an annotated bibliography with many sources, it may be helpful to divide the sources into categories. For example, if I were putting together an extensive annotated bibliography for stem cell research, I might divide the sources into categories such as ethical concerns, scholarly analyses, and political ramifications. For more examples, a quick search at a library or even on the Internet should produce several examples of annotated bibliographies in your area. Copied from Purdue OWL Online Writing Lab

12. English 10 Honors Assignment For this assignment, you will be required to do the following: 1. Find at least 4 sources and thoroughly read each source 2. You must have at least one non-internet source or at least one at least 1 e-journal or e-article from accredited magazines, news related sources, literary journals, or academic journals that can also be accessed on line 3. After reading, create a source citation in MLA format, then below that source, write a short but specific annotation of a few sentences to a small paragraph. A. Include a brief summary of the primary focus of the source or site B. Include a brief assessment of the source—is it valid, biased, etc. C. Include a brief reflection that shows how the source applies to your particular research and how it will be used

13. English 10 Honors Assignment 4. Use proper MLA 5. You must have your 4 researched sources plus your banned book(s)—multiple books are annotated separately 6. You are not to cover every single aspect of the material; focus on the main points, what the source contains, its importance, any bias or discrepancies, etc. 7. This is to be written in formal language and in 3rd person. 8. You can use a literary perspective such as “This source focused on the necessity for Go Ask Alice to be considered a valuable source in a high school classroom to teach students the importance of staying away from drugs and the possible consequences of drug use 9. This will be shared with me using your google accounts by 6pm on the due date of April 20, 2015. If you have commitments after school on that day, then it must be s shared during the day or the day before. 10. lstonitsch@scsmustangs.org