Annotated Bibliographies

What is the difference between a works cited page and an annotated bibliography?

• A Works Cited page goes at the end of an essay and an annotated bibliography goes at the end of projects
• A Works Cited page simply lists the resources you used, while an annotated bibliography describes  and explains the resources you used. 
• A Works Cited page is more formal than an annotated bibliography

Why is it important to do an annotated bibliography?

• It proves that you have done some valid research to back up your arguments and claims and it proves that the resources you used are useful and relevant to your topic.

• The annotated bibliography is more formal than a works cited page, and at this level, you want to be as formal as possible in your writing.

• Annotated bibliographies ensure that you do not plagiarize other authors in your paper.

Which of the following is an important thing that an annotated bibliography does?

• Proves that you have read and understand your resources
• Proves that you are smart enough to go to college
• Proves you did not plagiarize

Which category/style of annotated bibliography is typically used in an English class?

• APA
• MLA
• CBE

All of my sources must come from a research database. 

• True
• False

Which of the following is included in the three things needed to write an annotated bibliography?

• Tell the plot of a book related to the topic
• A summary of information from you source
• Give three citations that summarize the main idea of your source
• Give a short bibliography about your source

This type of article is written for a general audience by someone who is not an expert.

• Scholarly article
• Popular article

In what order do you list your annotated bibliography entries?

• Chronological Order
• Alphabetical Order
• However I please
• Order I accessed the documents

What is a bibliography?

• A.a list of resources used in a report or project
• A.a sample of books to read later
• A.an evil plot your teacher devised to torment you
• A.a place to go and check out books

What's the difference between an Annotated Bibliography and a Works Cited page?

• A. There is no difference between the two.

• B. A Works Cited Page is listed at the end of a paper, and an Annotated Bibliography is listed at the front.

• C. A Works Cited page includes a list of all sources in MLA format, while an Annotated Bibliography includes a list of all sources with an evaluative summary of each source.

• D. A Works Cited page is a list of all used sources in a paper while an Annotated Bibliography is a list of all potential sources for a paper.

• E. Both C and D