Template for Annotated Bibliography

Summary of your final research paper topic: In less than 150 words, write a brief summary of the topic you will write your final paper on.

Annotated Bibliography Entry 1:

A. Citation of the paper: Include the full name of the author(s), year of publication, and title of the paper/article/book.

B. Summary of the paper: In your own words write a 150- to 200-word summary.

C. Quotations: Provide two quotes from the article not more than three sentences long.

D. Reflection: Write a short (150- to 200-word) reflection on the article. Some questions to consider: (a) Is the article useful for your study? Explain why or why not. (b) What did you, or did you not, agree with? (c) What intrigued you about the article? (d) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the article? (e) Did the article raise any questions for you about your research? (f) How do the findings of the article compare with findings of other articles? (g) Did the author(s) have a particular bias or were they trying to reach a specific audience? (h) What questions are you left with after reading the article?

Annotated Bibliography Entry 2:

A. Citation of the paper: Include the full name of the author(s), year of publication, and title of the paper/article/book.

B. Summary of the paper: In your own words write a 150- to 200-word summary.

C. Quotations: Provide two quotes from the article not more than three sentences long.

D. Reflection: Write a short (150- to 200-word) reflection on the article. Some questions to consider: (a) Is the article useful for your study? Explain why or why not. (b) What did you, or did you not, agree with? (c) What intrigued you about the article? (d) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the article? (e) Did the article raise any questions for you about your research? (f) How do the findings of the article compare with findings of other articles? (g) Did the author(s) have a particular bias or were they trying to reach a specific audience? (h) What questions are you left with after reading the article?

Annotated Bibliography Entry 3:

A. Citation of the paper: Include the full name of the author(s), year of publication, and title of the paper/article/book.

B. Summary of the paper: In your own words write a 150- to 200-word summary.

C. Quotations: Provide two quotes from the article not more than three sentences long.

D. Reflection: Write a short (150- to 200-word) reflection on the article. Some questions to consider: (a) Is the article useful for your study? Explain why or why not. (b) What did you, or did you not, agree with? (c) What intrigued you about the article? (d) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the article? (e) Did the article raise any questions for you about your research? (f) How do the findings of the article compare with findings of other articles? (g) Did the author(s) have a particular bias or were they trying to reach a specific audience? (h) What questions are you left with after reading the article?