Annotated Bibliography Formatting Techniques

This video tutorial guides viewers on how to format an annotated bibliography using APA 7th edition. It covers choosing between Google Docs and Microsoft Word, formatting for standalone bibliographies, and integrating them into larger assignments. The tutorial also explains setting hanging indents and formatting annotations in block text.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Designing a presentation

• Formatting an annotated bibliography using APA 7th edition

• Creating a research paper

• Writing a thesis

Which software options are suggested for creating the bibliography?

• Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel

• PowerPoint and Keynote

• Adobe Acrobat and Notepad

• Google Docs and Microsoft Word

What is the first step in creating a standalone annotated bibliography?

• Adding a conclusion

• Listing references

• Writing an introduction

• Creating a title page

What should be included on the title page of a standalone bibliography?

• A summary of the paper

• A list of references

• Page numbers and a title reflecting the annotations

• Author's biography

Where is the annotated bibliography located if it's part of a larger assignment?

• In a separate document

• At the beginning of the document

• In the appendix

• Where the reference list is typically located

How should reference list entries be formatted?

• Double spaced with a hanging indent

• Single spaced with a block indent

• Triple spaced with a first line indent

• Single spaced with no indent

What is one method to set a hanging indent?

• Using a text box

• Typing spaces manually

• Adjusting the paragraph dropdown menu

• Using the tab key

What tool is used to format annotations with block text?

• The tab key

• The color palette

• The ruler

• The font size option

Why should the tab key be avoided for indenting annotations?

• It adds a page break

• It deletes the text

• It only indents the first line

• It changes the font style

What is recommended for formatting multiple annotations?

• Formatting each one individually

• Highlighting all and adjusting the left indent

• Using a different font for each

• Adding them to a separate document