Annotated Bibliography Essentials

The video tutorial explains how to create an annotated bibliography, which involves finding a source, citing it, summarizing it, and evaluating it. It highlights the benefits of annotated bibliographies, such as saving time and improving research quality. The tutorial details the structure of an entry, including citation, summary, and evaluation, and emphasizes the importance of proper citation formatting. It also provides tips on writing summaries and evaluations and suggests using tools like NoodleTools for assistance. The video concludes with a recap and encourages seeking help from SCC's Library.

What are the three main steps involved in creating an annotated bibliography?

• Cite a source, summarize it, and evaluate it

• Evaluate a source, cite it, and ignore it

• Find a source, cite it, and write a novel

• Summarize a source, evaluate it, and publish it

Why are annotated bibliographies considered time-savers in the long run?

• They replace the need for citations

• They help in remembering sources and their relevance

• They are not considered time-savers

• They eliminate the need for research

What are the three parts of an entry in an annotated bibliography?

• Title, author, date

• Citation, summary, evaluation

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Abstract, discussion, references

What is the role of a citation in an annotated bibliography?

• To list the author's biography

• To evaluate the source's usefulness

• To act as the header for the entry

• To provide a brief summary of the source

Which tool is recommended for creating citations and annotations?

• Google Scholar

• Wikipedia

• Microsoft Word

• NoodleTools

What should a summary in an annotated bibliography include?

• A detailed analysis of the source

• The author's opinion

• A brief restatement of the source's main ideas

• A list of references

Where should your opinions be included in an annotated bibliography entry?

• In the summary

• In the citation

• In the title

• In the evaluation

What is the importance of properly formatting citations?

• It helps in writing summaries

• It is not important

• It ensures clarity and consistency

• It makes the bibliography look longer

What is a key benefit of using annotated bibliographies in research?

• They are not beneficial

• They are only useful for legal evidence

• They improve the quality of work

• They replace the need for a thesis

What should you do if you need help with formatting a citation?

• Ignore the formatting

• Ask a librarian or use online tools

• Guess the format

• Use any format you like