Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography Guide

Finding a Peer-Reviewed Article

1. library.unt.edu 2. “Database” 3. “EBSCOHost” (If you’re not on UNT’s network, you’ll need to log in). 4. “Academic Search Complete” 5. Check “Peer-reviewed” (on left). 6. Check “Link to full text” (on left). 7. Set a date range if helpful (on right). 8. Try different search terms. 9. Read an article’s “Abstract” if it has one. 10. Scan the article to see if it will suit your needs. 11. Try doaj.org. 12. Try Google Scholar.

Citing a Peer-Reviewed Article

1. Once you find an article you plan to use, click “Cite” (on the left of the article’s homepage on EBSCOHost). 2. A window will appear in the middle of the screen. Scroll down to “MLA” and use that citation for your Annotated Bibliography. 3. Format the MLA citation with the proper font, spacing, and “hanging indent”. 4. Download a PDF of the article if available. Bookmark the article.

Writing a Description of a Peer-reviewed Article

1. Underneath the MLA citation, write an approximately 300-word description of the article. Focus on the article’s audience(s), purpose, arrangement, claims, evidence, and word choice. 2. Do not include your opinions or personal responses to the article.

Note: People use different word processors, so navigating menus may be different for some of you when searching for things like “Headers,” “Page Numbers,” and “Hanging Indent.” If you’re unsure how to implement MLA formatting using your word processor, try searching for the solution online first. The Internet is your friend! If you’re still stumped, ask me or a classmate. I’m always glad to help. The same goes for MLA formatting.

MLA Formatting 1. Double-spaced 2. Times New Roman, 12-point font 3. 1-Inch margins. 4. Centered Title 5. Header with your last name and page numbers 6. Heading at top/left with your name, professor’s name, class name, and date 7. Sources in alphabetical order