What is An Annotated Bibliography?
"An annotated bibliography is a type of student paper in which reference list entries are followed by short descriptions of the work called annotations. The annotations inform readers about the relevance and quality of the sources the writer has used" (American Psychological Association, 2020, p. 3).
Source: American Psychological Association. (2020). Concise guide to APA style : the official APA style guide for students (Seventh). American Psychological Association.
Guidelines
Construct an annotated bibliography using five sources which support your topic and thesis statement/research question. The annotated bibliography will consist of accurate and complete citations in APA style for each source with an annotation describing why the source is suitable and relevant. The annotated bibliography should adhere to the formatting standards for the style guide used.
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Sample Annotated Bibliography
Click on the documents below to see examples of annotated bibliographies in APA format. These are only examples and do not contain everything that is being required for your Final Project. Refer back to your assignment guidelines throughout your time working on this project to ensure all requirements are met.