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Annotated Bibliographies

Learn what an annotated bibliography is, and how you can construct one, in this guide.

What is an annotated bibliography?

A bibliography is a list of citations to the articles, books, websites, and other sources you used in researching your paper. A bibliography is also sometimes referred to as a Works Cited page or a References list. 

An annotated bibliography adds a short paragraph describing and analyzing the source after its citation. These annotations help your reader understand the pros and cons of a specific book or article, and enable them to see how this source fits amongst other works on the same topic.

Learn more about annotated bibliographies, and how to construct them, in the short [2:45] video below: