Annotated Bibliography Essentials

This video tutorial by Miss Peer Editor explains how to write an annotated bibliography in MLA format. It covers the structure and formatting of annotations, the use of citation tools like EasyBib, and how to analyze and incorporate literary essays into your paper. The tutorial also provides tips on summarizing sources and connecting them to your paper's theme.

What is the main purpose of an annotated bibliography?

• To write a detailed essay on a topic

• To provide a summary and evaluation of each source

• To create a list of favorite authors

• To list all the books in a library

Which format is used for an annotated bibliography in this tutorial?

• Harvard

• MLA

• Chicago

• APA

What tool is mentioned as convenient for creating citations?

• EasyBib

• Zotero

• Google Scholar

• Microsoft Word

How should the citations be organized in an annotated bibliography?

• By author's first name

• By publication date

• By the length of the source

• Alphabetically by author's last name

What should the first sentence of an annotation focus on?

• The publication date

• The main points of the source

• The length of the source

• The author's biography

What literary device is specifically analyzed in the example annotation?

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Imagery

• Metaphor

Why is it important to point out specific details in a literary essay?

• To avoid writing a conclusion

• To confuse the reader

• To show that the source was read and understood

• To make the essay longer

What should the second paragraph of an annotation explain?

• How the source will be used in the paper

• The number of pages in the source

• The author's background

• The publication year

What is a key theme discussed in the example annotation?

• The rise of technology

• The impact of industrialization on female desires

• The importance of education

• The effects of climate change

What should you consult with your teacher about when writing annotations?

• The font size

• The number of sources

• The use of personal pronouns

• The length of the bibliography