An Annotated Bibliography Guide
What is it?:
Creating an annotated bibliography lets your reader know what sources you used in the creation of your project. First, an annotated bibliography tells the reader how many sources you used and the quality and range of sources used in your research. It provides evidence of the many hours that you spent doing research in libraries, archives, classrooms, and on the internet. Second, the annotation informs the reader how you used your sources and why they were valuable to understanding your topic. An annotated bibliography is crucial to the NHD process because it shows judges the scope and depth of your research.Some key elements to consider when creating an annotated bibliography:
Formatting:
1. Your list should be titled “Annotated Bibliography.” Not "Bibliography," not "Works Cited". Put this title in the top center of your first page.
2. Divide your Annotated Bibliography into two sections, labeled "Primary Sources" and "Secondary Sources."
2. Divide your Annotated Bibliography into two sections, labeled "Primary Sources" and "Secondary Sources."
- In each section, entries should be alphabetized by the first word excluding “A,” “An,” and “The.”
- Single-space each entry and skip one line between entries.
- All source citations are tabbed 1/2 inch (one tab) after the first line.
- URLs (web addresses) should NOT be hyperlinked.