Annotated Bibliography Formatting and Purpose

The video tutorial explains how to create an annotated bibliography in MLA9 format. It covers the importance of annotated bibliographies, their benefits in research, and provides a detailed guide on formatting and writing annotations. The tutorial also offers tips on writing effective summaries and evaluations for each source.

What is an annotated bibliography?

• A collection of random articles

• A list of sources with summaries and evaluations

• A summary of a single book

• A list of websites

Why is an annotated bibliography important?

• It is a form of creative writing

• It is a mandatory academic requirement

• It replaces the need for a research paper

• It helps in organizing research and evaluating sources

How does an annotated bibliography make writing a research paper easier?

• By forcing you to complete your research early

• By reducing the number of sources needed

• By providing a template for your paper

• By allowing you to skip reading sources

What is the main benefit of filtering sources in an annotated bibliography?

• It reduces the length of the bibliography

• It eliminates the need for citations

• It ensures only relevant and credible sources are used

• It allows for more creative freedom

What is the standard font size and type for MLA9 formatting?

• Verdana, 14 point

• Calibri, 11 point

• Arial, 10 point

• Times New Roman, 12 point

How should the title of an annotated bibliography be formatted according to MLA9?

• Left-aligned and bold

• Underlined and in all caps

• Right-aligned and italicized

• Centered and titled 'Annotated Bibliography'

What is the purpose of a hanging indent in an annotated bibliography?

• To highlight the author's name

• To clearly separate citations from annotations

• To make the text look more professional

• To reduce the number of pages

What should be included in the header of an MLA9 formatted document?

• Instructor's name

• Date of submission

• Title of the paper

• Student's last name and page number

What is the first step in formatting an annotated bibliography in Word?

• Setting the margins

• Choosing the font size

• Writing the title

• Inserting a header with page number

How should annotations be aligned in an annotated bibliography?

• Underlined

• Right-aligned

• Centered on the page

• Indented one inch from the left