Annotated Bibliography Essentials

What is the primary purpose of an annotated bibliography?

• To list all the books in a library

• To write a detailed research paper

• To provide a summary and evaluation of sources

• To create a table of contents

What is a bibliography?

• A collection of book reviews

• A list of recommended works or definitive list of works

• A summary of a book

• A detailed analysis of a research paper

Which of the following is NOT a common citation style?

• MLA

• APA

• Harvard

• Chicago

What information is typically included in a bibliography?

• Only the author's name

• Only the title of the work

• Author, title, publisher, and more

• Only the publication date

Why is it important to use the correct citation style?

• To ensure consistency and accuracy in referencing

• To make the paper look longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid writing a bibliography

What additional element does an annotated bibliography include compared to a regular bibliography?

• A glossary

• A list of figures

• An annotation

• A table of contents

What is an annotation?

• A list of references

• A table of contents

• A detailed chapter of a book

• A brief note, usually a summary or evaluation of a material

How does an annotated bibliography help the reader?

• By writing a table of contents

• By creating a detailed research paper

• By listing all the books in a library

• By providing a summary and evaluation of each source

What should you do before writing an annotated bibliography?

• Gather and read your sources

• Write a detailed research paper

• Create a table of contents

• List all the books in a library

What does an annotation provide that a regular bibliography does not?

• A list of all the books in a library

• A summary and evaluation of the source

• A detailed research paper

• A table of contents