EE Workshop #2: Annotated Bibliography

EE Workshop #2: Annotated Bibliography

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Description

What is an annotated bibliography?

An annotated bibliography is a unique form of bibliography providing a short summary or analysis of sources. It is excellent preparation for carrying out independent research.

An annotated bibliography

provides a concise summary of each source and some assessment of its value and relevance. You, the researcher, have to justify the choice of one source over another by answering questions like these: What was in the source? How was the source useful? How has the source changed your thinking?

Tip:

The annotated bibliography is a plannning tool to help you manage your research and time. It should not be included in the EE as an appendix. But it could be used to write your reflection.

An annotated bibliography should include

The biliographic information (MLA or APA style)

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The annotations

The annotation should include:

Why is this source useful or relevant? Why would you potentially use this for your research? What conclusions are reached and how does the author support them? Find an example from the data presented that best illustrates that value of the source.

How reliabile is the source? Pro-tip; things to consider: author's credibility, content & coverage, timeliness, accuracy and objectivity.

What was the article about? What was the main point? Pro-tip: avoid using the first person (words like I, we, you, etc.) here.

A concise summary

Analysis

Evaluation

Analysis of sources

When it comes to an annotated bibliography, you have to critically look at your topic's sources and research. Therefore, you need to look at the author's qualifications and credentials, along with the date of the study itself. Since new thoughts and literary movements are happening all the time, you want to make sure the analysis and opinions you use are relevant to your topic and current times.

Do your sources pass the CRAAP test?

When was the source written? Does it need to be up-to-date for your research?

Does the information relate to your topic? Does it answer your question?

Who is the author or source? Do they have the authority to write about the topic?

Relevant

Authoritative

Current

Purposeful

Are you able to verify the information in another source? Does the author provide evidence of their findings?

What is the reason for publishing the information? Is it fact, opinion, persuasion or meant to sell a product?

Accurate

Examples

Examples

Using Zotero or Scribbr to generate your bibliography

Check the accuracy of your citation with the guide.

MLA

APA

Complete the Exit Ticket!

Find the Exit Ticket link in the chat or click/scan the QR code. This is a graded component and will require you to complete one annotated source.

Thank you for your attention!

Resources

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