The instructions for the annotated bibliography are: 1. Citation: Written in APA reference list format. 2. Summary: What is the purpose of the source, review article, original research? What topics are covered? This section is generally 4-6 sentences that summarize the author’s main point. 3. Evaluation: After summarizing the article (or research paper or book), it is necessary to evaluate it and state where you found it – its source (e.g., journal, website, etc.). Briefly answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences: – What is the format or type of source (e.g., peer-reviewed journal paper, website, book)? – How reliable is the information in the article? – How credible is the source (e.g., website’s sponsoring organization, journal or book publisher) and the author(s)
