How to Create an Annotated Bibliography in MLA Format

This video tutorial provides guidance on creating an annotated bibliography in MLA format. It includes disclaimers about the evolving nature of MLA guidelines and emphasizes the importance of formatting over source selection. The tutorial covers setting up the header, adding sources with annotations, and using hanging indents in Google Docs. It concludes with advice on research and bibliography preparation, encouraging viewers to allocate ample time for research and outlining.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• The differences between MLA and APA formats

• The history of the Modern Language Association

• The format of an annotated bibliography in MLA style

• The sources used in an annotated bibliography

What should be included in the header of an MLA paper?

• Name, title, and page number

• Title, date, and page number

• Teacher, class, and bibliography

• Name, teacher, class, and date

How should the annotation be formatted in relation to the citation?

• As a continuation of the citation

• With bullet points

• As a separate paragraph

• In a different font color

What is a hanging indent?

• All lines are indented equally

• The first line is not indented, and the rest are

• The first line is indented, and the rest are not

• No lines are indented

What is the recommended order for listing sources in a bibliography?

• By type of source

• By title of the source

• By author's last name

• By date of publication