WHAT IS AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY? An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.
It can be described as a "jacked" Works Cited. You list all your sources in alphabetical order by the author's last name, AND you include an analytical paragraph underneath EACH citation.
The Process Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research. 1. First, locate and record citations to books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. Briefly examine and review the actual items. Then choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic. 2. Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style. 3. Write a concise annotation.
Citation Examples Alphabetical Order - Hanging Indent This means the first line of each reference should be flush with the left margin (not indented), but the rest of that reference should be indented Dean, Cornelia. "Executive on a Mission: Saving the Planet." The New York Times, 22 May 2007, www.nytimes.com/2007/05/22/science/earth/22ander.html?_r=0. Accessed 12 May 2016. Gowdy, John. "Avoiding Self-organized Extinction: Toward a Co-evolutionary Economics of Sustainability." International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, vol. 14, no. 1, 2007, pp. 27-36. Leroux, Marcel. Global Warming: Myth Or Reality?: The Erring Ways of Climatology. Springer, 2005. Milken, Michael, et al. "On Global Warming and Financial Imbalances." New Perspectives Quarterly, vol. 23, no. 4, 2006, p. 63.
The Annotation 1. SUMMARY. In short, write a precise summary of the text (the GIST). 2. THESIS. What does the author argue? What is his/her position? (persuasive not expository) 3. EVALUATION. How does the author support his/her opinion? Strengths and limitations 4. REFLECTION. How will this source be useful for you in your paper? With which specific ideas do you think the source will be used? Will it provide a counter-argument?
Summary (Sentence 1) Answers: Do you understand the text? Demonstrates Knowledge and Understanding Author’s thesis (Sentence 2) Answers: Can you identify the author’s argument? Demonstrates Thinking How the author proves his thesis (Sentences 3-4) Answers: Can you ascertain his / her support? Demonstrates Thinking Reflect on how you would use this resource (Sentence 5) Answers: How can you apply this source to your argument? Support or concession. Demonstrates Application
TASK For your ISU, select either the author or the text and argue its impact on the literary world. EXAMPLE: It can be argued that Charles Dickens' enduring legacy was his unflinching look at the disadvantaged and the world of poverty. 1. Research. 2. From your research, create a thesis statement that presents an opinion – arguable, perhaps controversial. 3. Research your opinion. Find two texts that support your opinion, and one text as a concession to your argument. 4. Complete the C.R.A.A.P. Test for each resource (PRINT the handout on D2L). 5. Write an Annotated Bibliography for the THREE texts using the correct format (PRINT the outline on D2L). 6. Submit TWO copies – Printed, hard copy with all process work AND an electronic submission to the D2L Assignments Dropbox. Due dates are to be respected.
Resources Project MUSE, JSTOR, British Library (Literature), LiteraryHistory.com Google “scholar”, Google “books” Literary scholars: Northrop Frye, Harold Bloom, M. H. Abrams, Harry Levin, Wendy Steiner Literary Criticisms and Library data bases TAKE NOTE: ALL sources must pass the C.R.A.A.P. Test - Shmoop, GradeSaver, SparkNotes, eNotes, Cummings Study Guides, as well as, profiles, biographies, encyclopaedias, and other expository texts are NOT permitted.
Annotated Bibliography Position: It can be argued that the traditional presentation of the female gender as shown in fairy tales reinforces stereotypes and undermines the role of women in society. Nanda , Dr. Silima. “The Portrayal of Women in the Fairy Tales.” The International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention. Volume 1 issue 4 2014, page no.246-250 ISSN: 2349-2031 Dr. Silima Nanda’s article explores the portrayal of women in fairy tales that have originated from a wide variety of tiny tales, perhaps thousands of years ago. Nanda argues that women figure prominently in the narrative of fairy tales. She asserts that on the one hand, the women in the fairy tales are evil like the witches or stepmothers who usually die in the end; on the other they are innocent, beautiful and virtuous. The good maiden rides off with a prince, who saves her from misery and she marries him to become the princess in his castle with the joyous consensus of the King and the Queen. Silima further claims that ambitious women in the fairy tales are always portrayed as evil from within, ugly and scheming, wielding over other women and men. Nanda’s scholarly examination of the portrayal of women in fairy tales, as well as the specific examples from tales that she provides, will prove invaluable in supporting my position.
Success Criteria for the Annotated Bibliography Citations in MLA format, alphabetical order by author’s last name Three sources for your area of focus Completion of the C.R.A.A.P worksheet Completion of the outline SUMMARY. In short, write a precise summary of the text (the GIST). THESIS. What does the author argue? What is his/her position? (persuasive not expository) EVALUATION. How does the author support his/her opinion? Strengths and limitations REFLECTION. How will this source be useful for you in your paper? With which specific ideas do you think the source will be used? Advanced vocabulary (language of the discipline), varied sentences and lengths Completes an outline – proof of authorship Submits BOTH an electronic file and printed hard copy with all process work