Annotated Bibliography Review

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What is an annotated bibliography?

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An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents, each followed by a brief descriptive and evaluative paragraph, known as the annotation.

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What formatting is required for an MLA annotated bibliography?

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An MLA annotated bibliography should be double spaced throughout, with no extra spaces between the citation and the annotation.

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Should citation machines be trusted completely?

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No, citation machines and database algorithms that create citations are not infallible and should be used with caution.

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How should titles of articles be formatted in an MLA citation?

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Titles of articles should be placed in quotes.

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How should the title of a publication, like The New York Times, be formatted?

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The title of a publication should be italicized.

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In an MLA citation, which part is italicized?

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The title of the publication and the title of the database are italicized.

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What is the purpose of an annotation in an annotated bibliography?

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The purpose of an annotation is to summarize the source's content, evaluate its relevance, and reflect on its usefulness for the research.

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What information is typically included in an MLA citation?

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An MLA citation typically includes the author's name, title of the work, publication information, and the medium of publication.

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What is the difference between a citation and an annotation?

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A citation provides the source's bibliographic information, while an annotation offers a summary and evaluation of the source.

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What is the correct order of information in an MLA citation?

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The correct order is: Author's name, Title of the work, Title of the container, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location.