Mastering APA Annotated Bibliography

What is the primary purpose of an annotated bibliography?

• To provide a list of sources without any additional information

• To summarize the main points of each source

• To evaluate and reflect on the relevance of each source

• To summarize the main points of each source AND to evaluate and reflect on the relevance of each source.

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of an annotated bibliography is to summarize and evaluate the relevance of each source.

Which of the following is NOT a component of an annotated bibliography?

• A summary of the source

• An assessment of the source's validity

• The author's contact information

• A reflection on how the source fits into the research topic

Answer explanation

The author's contact information is not a component of an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography includes a summary of the source, an assessment of the source's validity, and a reflection on how the source fits into the research topic.

In APA formatting, what is the correct line spacing for an annotated bibliography?

• Single-spaced

• Double-spaced

• 1.5-spaced

• Triple-spaced

Answer explanation

In APA formatting, the correct line spacing for an annotated bibliography is double-spaced. This ensures proper readability and organization of the citations.

What is the correct order of elements in an APA annotated bibliography entry?

• Annotation, author, title, publication

• Author, title, publication, annotation

• Title, author, annotation, publication

• Publication, author, title, annotation

Answer explanation

The correct order of elements in an APA annotated bibliography entry is author, title, publication, annotation.

How should the entries be organized in an APA annotated bibliography?

• Chronologically by publication date

• By source length

• Alphabetically by the author's last name

• By relevance to the research topic

Answer explanation

The entries in an APA annotated bibliography should be organized alphabetically by the author's last name.

What is the traditional font size and type for an APA annotated bibliography?

• 10-point Arial

• 12-point Times New Roman

• 11-point Calibri

• 14-point Comic Sans

Answer explanation

The traditional font size and type for an APA annotated bibliography is 12-point Times New Roman. However, the APA guidelines have been updated to accept any font that is highly readable and features italicized letters that are clearly different from non-italicized letters.

Why is it important to cite sources in an annotated bibliography?

• To give credit to the original authors of the sources

• To allow readers to locate the original sources themselves

• To avoid plagiarism

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Citing sources in an annotated bibliography is important to give credit to original authors, allow readers to locate sources, and avoid plagiarism.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.8

What should be included in the annotation in an APA annotated bibliography?

• The author's occupation and education.

• The author's Instagram info.

• A summary of the source and commentary on the relevance to your research.

• Only the citation.

Answer explanation

A summary of the source and commentary on the relevance to your research.

When writing an annotated bibliography, how should you approach the assessment of each source?

• Provide your personal opinion on the topic

• Discuss the source's strengths and weaknesses in the context of your research

• Compare the source to other works of fiction

• Focus solely on the source's publication date

Answer explanation

When writing an annotated bibliography, you should discuss the source's strengths and weaknesses in the context of your research. This helps evaluate its relevance and credibility.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.8

What information about the source is NOT included in an APA annotated bibliography entry?

• The author's name

• The title of the source

• The publication date of the source

• The author's contact information