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Annotated Bibliography Quiz Questions And Answers

Annotated Bibliography quiz questions and answers are designed to test your knowledge of various research methodology techniques. How well do you know about the etiquette of research conducting and publishing? You can take this quiz to test your knowledge about it. Make sure to answer all the questions correctly. You are expected to read all the questions carefully before answering. Just pick the option that you believe is correct, and your scores will be given only after you've completed the quiz. Keep learning and have fun!

What is the Purpose of the Annotation?: The annotation of a source can serve several different purposes.

Enhance reader's learning

Copy the texts

Show complete research work

None of the above

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The first three purposes of an annotated bibliography are: _____ the content of the source (write a brief summary of the information) evaluate the _____ of the source (analyze for authority, accuracy, currency, objectivity) assess the _____ or relevant application of the source 

Condense, location, location

Condense, credibility, usefulness

Expand upon, credibility, usefulness

Expand upon, location, stupidity

The next three purposes are: discuss the _____ background (examine expertise or layman knowledgeability) analyze the intended _____ (education, age, experience, needs, bias) describe your _____ (credible source? value of source? analytical/emotional reaction?)

Dog trainer's, audience, reaction

Typist's, audience, new hairdoo

Writer's, audience, relation

Writer's, audience, reaction

The _____ of an annotation depends upon the assignment. _____ annotations will most likely cover only main points and themes; longer annotations may require a more in-depth description, _____, or evaluation of the source. Consult the specific requirements for your assignment as your professor may dictate a word count or length for each annotation.  

Length, Shorter, discussion

Height, Shorter, a lecture by your professor

Width, Longer, discussion

Volume, Longer, greeting

An annotated bibliography is a list of ___________ sources about a particular topic, in which each citation is followed by a ________ annotation or discussion of the source.

Cited, long

Cited, brief

Optional, brief

The annotation usually consists of  _____ paragraph, but your ______ may require more.

One, doctor

One, ex-wife

One, instructor

An annotated bibliography is useful for _______ your research in a specific area, exploring _____ viewpoints, and _____ main points from different sources.

Writing, biased, extracting

Documenting, varying, summarizing

Writing, varying, posting

Documenting, unbiased, summarizing

There is/are ____ part(s) to every entry in an annotated bibliography: the citation and the _____.

One, summary

One, annotation

Two, scholarly journal

Two, annotation

The citation(s) include/s the ______ information of the source, and they are usually organized _____. 

Bibliographic, alphabetically

Bibliographic, numerically

Bibliographic, by the size of the annotation

Annotated Bibliography Format & Examples

A complete guide to the mla & apa annotated bibliography.

If you’ve just received an assignment that requires an MLA or APA annotated bibliography, you may be wondering where to start. This guide will help answer all of your questions and includes step-by-step instructions on how to do an annotated bibliography in MLA style, as well as an APA annotated bibliography. You will also find sample annotated bibliographies, real-life examples, and opportunities to practice what you have learned.

The MLA ( Modern Language Association ) and APA (American Psychological Association) are not associated with this guide. All of the information provided here, however, offers direction for students and researchers who use these citation styles in their work.

The structures and annotated bibliography templates on this page were created by the in-house librarians at EasyBib.com.

If you’re simply looking for an example of an annotated bibliography (both in MLA format and APA format), scroll down toward the bottom of the page. We’ve included links to visuals for those of you who need help with the structure and styling of an annotated bibliography. If you’re looking for a variety of annotated bibliography topics, and you’re truly searching for the answer to, “What is an annotated bibliography?” then continue reading!

Here’s a run-through of everything this page includes:

Table of contents

What is an annotated bibliography, annotations vs. abstract, why include annotations.

• Step 1: Analyze your sources

Step 2: Write the descriptions

• Step 3a: Formatting an MLA style annotated bibliography
• Step 3b: Formatting an APA style annotated bibliography

Annotated Bibliography Templates

Using the easybib annotation tool.

A bibliography is a complete list of the sources that were used to complete a research paper or project.

Depending on the style guide you follow, you may also see this called a Works Cited (also called an MLA bibliography) or Reference List (APA format). Each listed source, or citation , shares information about the author, title, publishing year, and other details that serve to credit the original authors whose work informed your research. These details also help other students and researchers find and read the source materials.

When your research is related to a scholastic assignment, you should always verify your instructor’s requirements for the types and number of sources to include, as well as the style you should adhere to when formatting your paper and bibliography.

An MLA annotated bibliography and an APA format annotated bibliography are bibliographies that include a concise explanation, or annotation , of each listed source. Depending on the assignment, this annotation may be solely descriptive, or analytical.

An abstract and annotation should not be confused; they differ in both their substance as well as their placement in a paper.

Annotations: 

• Usually found in bibliographies at the end of a paper
• Are subjective
• Purpose is to summarize and evaluate . It should briefly communicate the work’s main point, but also discuss the background of the author or study, and the strengths/weaknesses of the work.

Abstracts: 

• Usually found in journal databases or the beginning of a paper
• Are objective
• Purpose is to summarize . It should provide a short overview of the article and communicate the main points and themes.

If you would like to learn more , this link further explores the difference between an abstract and an annotation.

This resource provides additional information on how to write a bibliography with annotations in other formats. You can also take advantage of the plagiarism checker and bibliography tools that come with EasyBib Plus to help you create your reference lists.

Before you learn how to make an annotated bibliography, you may be wondering why you need to.

Sometimes instructors want you to create and include annotations in your bibliography, either as part of an assignment or as an assignment unto itself. Understanding the purpose of this approach to your reference list can help to ensure that you gain all of the benefits that the annotated bibliography process provides.

As a student, this method will help you develop or hone your research skills, providing you with practice not only in locating sources but also in analyzing and evaluating them for relevance and quality.

Your instructor will gain insight into your research abilities, as well, allowing them to assess your work more thoroughly. If you plan to publish your research, this comprehensive approach to detailing your sources will provide readers and other researchers with a substantial directory of resources to evaluate for their own work.

Whether you’re publishing or submitting your annotated bibliography, make sure your spelling and wording is correct! If you need to brush up on any parts of speech topics, check out our interjection , determiner , and adverb pages!

Step 1: Analyze your sources 

Each annotation should be a summarization or analysis of your source. If you have been tasked with writing annotations as part of a research paper or project, begin to create both the citation and notes on the source while you identify and analyze your sources.

Not only will this approach help you to hone your research skills and identify sources that are relevant and useful for your topic, but you will also save time. When done in this manner, both your citations and annotations will be nearly complete before you begin to write the body of your paper.

Analyzing your potential sources requires a two-pronged approach that first evaluates the author, publication, and date, and then examines the content.

When conducting your initial assessment of the source, consider some of the following questions to guide your appraisal:

• What qualifies the author to write on this subject?
• Is the author affiliated with a reputable institution in this field?
• Is the author credentialed or otherwise considered an expert in this field?
• Is this source current?
• Is this the most recent edition?
• Is the publisher reputable?
• Is the journal reputable?

Once your primary evaluation is complete, you will move on the assessing the content itself. Consider some of these elements as you review each source:

• Who is the intended audience?
• Is the author presenting her opinion or interpretation as the truth, or stating facts?
• What supporting evidence does the author provide?
• Did the author perform the research, or curate and present the research of others?
• If the author used the research of others, are the sources the author cites credible?
• Are there errors or omissions of fact?
• Is the author writing objectively and without bias?

Also, consider the value each source provides to you:

• Is the information helpful for your particular assignment?
• Does it help answer your research question(s)?
• Is this source different from your other sources, or does it repeat information you already have?
• Is the source providing you with a different perspective on your topic, or changing your beliefs or thinking about your subject?

To make it easier for you to create your reference page, write your notes in the format you will be using when you construct this part of the assignment (for instance, as short phrases or complete sentences). Once you have identified all of the sources you wish to include, you will merely need to insert what you have already written on the page and write your citation, which is explained in the next section.

Click here for additional information and a supplementary annotated bibliography sample. For an MLA bibliography example (with annotations),  check out our visual example of an MLA annotated bibliography .

An annotated bibliography entry may be written either as short phrases or complete sentences. Your instructor will advise you of which approach you are required to take.

Annotations should include either:

• The main points from the source, as well as the topics covered, the approach used, and any findings.
• Or your critical evaluation.
• A standard annotation is approximately one paragraph.
• Take care not to include any unnecessary details, as the goal is to summarize each source as succinctly as possible and, in some cases, evaluate them.
• Your field of study or instructor will determine what format your annotated bibliography will use. In this guide, you’ll find examples of an MLA and an APA annotated bibliography.

Here is an annotated bibliography example MLA annotation for the book The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase by UK author and blogger Mark Forsyth:

The author, Mark Forsyth, examines the rhetorical devices used in the English language, analyzing the patterns and formats that create memorable quotes. He traces the history of rhetoric to the Ancient Greeks, and provides an abridged timeline, following their use and evolution through to modern day. The author also explores the broader subject of persuasion and maps out the role that the figures of rhetoric play in it. In all, he examines over thirty devices, dissecting notable passages and phrases from pop music, the plays of William Shakespeare, the Bible, and more to explore the figures of rhetoric at work within each of them. Thorough definitions accompany this examination of structure to demonstrate how these formulas have been used to generate famously memorable expressions as well as how to reproduce their effects.

Notice how the annotated bibliography MLA entry above is descriptive enough so the reader has an idea of what the source is about with just a single paragraph. For more information on annotations, check out this informative site . If you’re looking to strengthen your writing in general, reading these grammar guides could be a good start.

For guidance on creating entries in MLA format , APA format , and more styles , check out the EasyBib library of resources or try the EasyBib annotation tool—we talk about it below!

Step 3a: MLA annotated bibliography format

The MLA Style Center and the current edition of the MLA Handbook provide the following guidance for formatting an MLA annotated bibliography:

• Title your reference page as “Annotated Bibliography” or “Annotated List of Works Cited.”
• Place each annotation after its reference.
• Annotations should typically not exceed a single paragraph.
• Annotations should be indented one inch from the start of your citation.
• Double-space all text on the page.
• 1-inch margins around the page.

Sources in an annotated bibliography can be organized alphabetically by the first word in each reference (as with a normal Works Cited page), by publication date, or by subject.

For a visual example of an annotated bibliography, as well as specific annotation examples, visit the MLA annotated bibliography guide .

If you are required to share your references in a manner other than in MLA bibliography format, the EasyBib style guides can help you with many common styles. While you’re at it, check out their conjunction , preposition , and pronoun pages to help keep your paper in mint condition!

Step 3b: APA annotated bibliography format

The American Psychological Association states that your instructor should set the guidelines for your annotated bibliography, but asks that the bibliography be formatted according to their standard reference page rules (see Section 9.51 of the Publication Manual ). If your teacher has requested an APA formatted annotated bibliography, first ask them for guidelines. Otherwise, here are some quick rules for you to follow:

• Double space all text on the page.  
• Title your page “Annotated Bibliogra phy”. Bold and center the title.  
• Organize references alphabetically by the first word of each reference.  
• Only the first line of a ref erence is flush with the left margin. Any other lines after the first line should be indented ½ inch from the left.  
• Add annotations on the next line after their paired reference.   
• Fully indent annotations by a ½ inch from the left.  
• Keep annotations short. No more than one paragraph.  

For examples of a  properly formatted APA annotation, visit this guide on APA annotated bibliographies .  

In comparison to the sample annotated bibliography MLA, the APA sample formats its page elements and references differently.

Students and researchers who type their research notes can save time by using an annotated bibliography template in MLA format while reviewing and analyzing sources. By adding the relevant information into a pre-formatted template, you’ll create a resource that helps you when you begin writing your paper in addition to saving time by completing your references and summaries alongside your research.

Students who prefer to take notes by hand can employ a modified version of this approach, with an additional step required to transfer your handwritten and formatted references from your notebook to populate your reference page.

Bibliography Template for MLA

To create an annotated bibliography MLA template, copy the following details into the program in which you will take notes or hand write it on the top margin of a page in your notebook. For each source, use this template to guide you as you identify the necessary details and insert them into your notes:

• Author (Last name, First name).
• Title of source.
• Title of the container ,
• Other contributors (names and roles),
• Publication Date,
• Location of the source (such as URL or page range).
• Summary or Analysis.

The MLA 9 model for MLA works cited entries offers a single format for all source type, and a great deal of flexibility to include the information most relevant to your topic and omit that which isn’t.

Hopefully our visual annotated bibliography example in MLA above has helped. If you still have lingering questions, visit the MLA Style Center online ( linked here ). Also, here’s a guide if you’re looking for more on the related topic of MLA in-text & parenthetical citations .

Bibliography Template for APA

Students and researchers who are still asking themselves how to piece together an annotated bibliography, or still questioning what is an annotated bibliography, could probably benefit from a template, similar to the one above. This one, however, is for those of you who are tasked with creating an annotated bibliography in the style created by the American Psychological Association.

The tricky thing about this specific style though, is that every reference is styled differently. Books, websites, journal articles, newspaper articles, and many others each have their own reference structure.

For most sources though, you should look for the following, basic information:

• Type of source
• Author (last name, first name)
• Title of source/article/web page, etc.
• Title of where source was found (e.g., database name, website name, etc.)
• Other contributors (names and roles)
• Location of the source (such as URL, DOI, or page range)
• Summary or Analysis

We understand it can get tricky, and it’s very different from the Modern Language Association’s structure for references. Take a moment to either use the other handy guides on EasyBib.com or use our automatic generator to form your references in just a few clicks. Our tools help take the pain away from having to rack your brain to form references properly. Capitals, lowercase letters, italics, quotation marks, punctuation in the appropriate places, it can all be quite overwhelming. Do yourself a favor, and use the EasyBib automatic citation generator.

Even though there are a lot of different variations, here’s a commonly used structure for sources:

Author’s Last Name, First initial, Middle initial. (Year the source was published). Title of the source . Retrieved from (insert the website address here)

Underneath the reference, include your summary or analysis paragraph.

Hopefully, this page helped answer all of your “What is an annotated bibliography?” questions. If you’re seeking out an annotated bibliography generator, follow the steps above the annotated bibliography examples.

Looking for additional help with other related topics? Don’t forget about the various beneficial guides on EasyBib.com! Our APA in-text citation guide and our APA parenthetical citation guide are two of our most popular pages. Learn the ins and outs of referencing your work in the body of your paper with our thorough, complete, and reader-friendly guides.

If you are creating a bibliography in MLA format, the EasyBib MLA bibliography generator can help save you time formatting your citations and annotations correctly. You can create entries for websites, books, videos, databases, dictionary articles, and many other types of sources.

In addition to forming the citations, you can also enter your annotation text to produce the complete entry for each source. The process for this is simple. You can follow along below to practice creating one:

• First, select your source type from among the 50+ available options. For this example, we will use the acting career of Keanu Reeves as our research topic and use the movie Point Break from 1991 as our first source. To cite this film, you would select the option for “Film/Online Video.” As you follow along, pick the option that is suitable for your source if you are using a different example.
• Enter the title of your source or, if you are citing a website, you may enter the URL. (Now would be a great time to peek at how to cite websites in MLA ). After you enter the title or URL for your reference, the EasyBib citation tool will scan for titles that match it and provide you with a list of results. Select “Cite this” next to the listing that matches your source.
• You will see a citation form. This gives you the option to add additional relevant or necessary information. For our sample topic, we will specifically cite Keanu Reeves as the performer and Kathryn Bigelow as the director.
• After entering any additional details, you have the option to expand your entry and include an annotation. To do so, select “Add annotation” at the bottom of the page, and a text box will open up.

Then, type your summary or analysis into the text box. If you took notes during the research stage using the format of your paper, this might be as simple as copying and pasting your already written summary or critique. Once you have entered all of the necessary information, select “Create citation” to generate the complete entry. You can then copy and paste this into your MLA bibliography.

Here’s what it’ll look like:

Point Break . Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, performance by Keanu Reeves, 20th Century Fox, 1991.

Reeves’ role as rookie FBI Agent Johnny Utah in Point Break marks the turning point in his Hollywood film career. While he’d risen to fame due to the success of the Bill and Ted franchise, his status today as an action star began when Point Break provided him with the material to establish himself as capable of portraying more than the lovable but unserious characters of his previous starring roles. In a parallel arc, director Kathryn Bigelow’s career also sees a shift beginning with Point Break , establishing her within the traditional action genre as a serious director capable of creating high-action and visually memorable films. While Point Break leaves plenty to be desired in terms of dialogue, it afforded Bigelow and Reeves the opportunities to showcase themselves and their talent in new ways that still echo in their work today.

• Works Cited

Harner, James L.  On Compiling an Annotated Bibliography . 2nd ed., Modern Language Association of America, 2000.

MLA Handbook . 9th ed., Modern Language Association of America, 2021.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association . 7th ed., American Psychological Association, 2020.

“What Guidance Should I Give My Students for Preparing an Annotated Bibliography?” The MLA Style Center , The Modern Language Association, 4 Nov. 2016, style.mla.org/annotated-bibliographies/.

Visit our EasyBib Twitter feed to discover more citing tips, fun grammar facts, and the latest product updates.

Published October 18, 2015. Updated July 25, 2021.

Written and edited by Michele Kirschenbaum and Elise Barbeau. Michele Kirschenbaum is a school library media specialist and is the in-house librarian at EasyBib.com. Elise Barbeau is the Citation Specialist at Chegg. She has worked in digital marketing, libraries, and publishing.

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An annotated bibliography is a list containing complete information of sources, such as journals, books, and reports, cited in the text. In addition, it provides a brief description of each source in about 100–150 words. The annotation can explain the topics covered in the source or evaluate the source. The main objective of giving the annotation is to provide the reader the importance, accuracy, and value of the source.

An example of an annotated bibliography in APA style is given below.

Lim, L. (2014). Ideology, rationality and reproduction in education: A critical discourse analysis. Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, 35 (1), 61–76. https://doi:10.1080/01596306.2012.739467

Lim (2014) focuses on issues of power and ideology dominant in curricular discourses of rationality to study a discourse analysis of the goals of one of the most important curricula in the teaching of thinking. He proves that political and class commitments are reproduced in the forms of thinking that are valued in societies. Through his research, Lim asserts that such curricula engage in making our understanding of what thinking and rationality are. It must facilitate the social reproduction of a specific proportion of the middle class.

If you want to evaluate or provide a description of a source you are citing, you can create an annotated bibliography. Write your annotation in 100–150 words and add it below the source for which you are providing your annotation. Remember, your annotation should provide the reader the importance, accuracy, and value of the source. Below are the guidelines and rules to be followed while writing an annotated bibliography for APA style:

Order your reference entries in alphabetical order, similar to how you would order entries in the reference list.

If you want to add an annotation to an entry, add it as a fresh paragraph below the reference entry. The annotation is indented 0.5 inches from the left margin. However, the first line of the annotation is not indented.

To format the annotated bibliography, follow the recommendations given below:

Set the left, right, top, and bottom margins to 1 inch.

Give double-line spacing.

Title the page “Annotated Bibliography.” Set it in bold.

The title should be aligned to the center of the page.

As you format reference entries, left-align all references in the annotated bibliography section. If any entry runs over more than a line, indent the subsequent lines 0.5 inch from the left margin.

Arrange all reference entries alphabetically according to the surname of the authors.

Provide your annotations below the reference entry for which you want to give your annotation. Indent annotations 0.5 inches from the left margin.

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Referencing terms

Referencing terms.

Lecturers use particular terms to talk about how to do academic referencing, and they will expect students to understand these.

How familiar are you with these referencing terms? Check your knowledge by doing the following activity.

Choose the correct label to match the definition

1. Full bibliographic details for a source of information.

Think again. A citation is the short acknowledgment of the source of some idea or information used in your work. The ‘citation’ is noted within the body of your work and backed up with the correct bibliographic information in your reference list or bibliography.

Well done. You’ve got it right. A citation is the short acknowledgment of the source of some idea or information used in your work. The ‘citation’ is noted within the body of your work and backed up with the correct bibliographic information in your reference list or bibliography

2. A number in the text next to the quote links to the reference details at the end of the page or the end of the text, depending on the system.

Correct; to paraphrase is to rewrite completely another author's words or ideas with the intention of presenting the author's ideas. You might be changing the structure and words to fit in with your writing. The source must always be referenced.

Incorrect; to paraphrase is to rewrite completely another author's words or ideas with the intention of presenting the author's ideas. You might be changing the structure and words to fit in with your writing. The source must always be referenced.

3. A list of all the sources that you referred to in your work. Even with a reference list you will still need to acknowledge sources in the body of the writing, either by footnotes or in-text referencing.

Think again. A referencing guide tells you the rules about how you properly format a reference. There are different types of guides. For tutorials to help you understand the principles of referencing go to the Academic Referencing Module .

Well done. This is correct. A referencing guide tells you the rules about how you properly format a reference. There are different types of guides. For tutorials to help you understand the principles of referencing go to the Academic Referencing Module .

4. These details include the author’s name, year, title of article or book, journal or book, volume, issue, page numbers.

Correct; a bibliography is a list of the sources used for ideas and quotations in an assignment. It is like a reference list, but a bibliography can also refer to a list of works on a topic, or by an author, which have not been directly quoted from.

Incorrect; a bibliography is a list of the sources used for ideas and quotations in an assignment. It is like a reference list, but a bibliography can also refer to a list of works on a topic, or by an author, which have not been directly quoted from.

5. This is a list of resources which includes explanation and analysis for each reference.

Think again. Research based evidence, which you use to support the academic opinions in your writing, is usually found in readings which report research. Make sure you put in references to show the source of the evidence.

Well done. You’ve got it right. Research based evidence, which you use to support the academic opinions in your writing, is usually found in readings which report research. Make sure you put in references to show the source of the evidence. Another section of Achieve@Uni has information about Annotated bibliographies .

Referencing scenarios

There are proper ways to use references at university. Consider the following situations. Have the students got it right? When you decide on your answer, think about what you would do in the same situation.

Skye has found all the right answers. She has copied and pasted but hasn’t stated the sources because the information was free on the internet.

Referencing is done, but is it correct? Sam put in a list of references at the end of his essay. He’s submitted the essay, even though he’s not sure about the correct way to acknowledge quotes and ideas.

• Sam has not referenced properly. It is his responsibility to use the appropriate referencing system. He can find out how to use the appropriate style in the Academic Referencing Module .

Sally’s Turnitin report shows some matched sentences. She has copied and pasted some sentences from electronic articles into her essay. She used the Library’s Academic Referencing Tool to make sure her quotes were properly referenced.

Ali learnt how to reference before he came to university, so he’s confident that he knows how to do it. He did notice that in the model his lecturer gave the class, the references and quotes look very different from how he did them.

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Annotated Bibliography Quiz

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•   ?     True
•   ?     False
•   ?     Abernethy, Thomas P. The Burr Conspiracy. New York: Oxford University Press, 1954. The first in a burst of books published on Burr since 1954. Abernethy incorporates previously unused primary sources in his attempts to prove that Burr did attempt to wrest Louisiana from the United States.
•   ?     Blackford, William W. War Years with Jeb Stuart. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1946. A sympathetic and intelligent close-up of Stuart and the interesting young men around him. The author served as Chief Engineer on Stuart's staff and observed form his commander's side nearly all of the operations of the cavalry from June, 1986, to the end of January, 1964.
•   ?     The first comprehensive work on the life of Jackson. It was written with the objective of portraying and vindicating his Christian character, that his countrymen may possess it as a precious example. Dabney provides excellent first-hand accounts of Jackson's campaigns and the men who served with him. Dabney, R. L. Life and Campaigns of Lieutenant-General Thomas J. Jackson. Cape Fear, N.C.: Blelock & Company, 1866; reprint, Harrisonburg, Va.: Sprinkle Publications, 1983.
•   ?     The title of the book
•   ?     The annotation
•   ?     The publisher
•   ?     The author's name, and the year the book was published
•   ?     MLA format
•   ?     APA format
•   ?     Chicago format
•   ?     AAA
•   ?     To expose the author’s point of view
•   ?     To provide clarity
•   ?     To show the appropriateness of the source
•   ?     All of the above

How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography: The Annotated Bibliography

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Explanation, Process, Directions, and Examples

What is an annotated bibliography.

An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.

Annotations vs. Abstracts

Abstracts are the purely descriptive summaries often found at the beginning of scholarly journal articles or in periodical indexes. Annotations are descriptive and critical; they may describe the author's point of view, authority, or clarity and appropriateness of expression.

The Process

Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research.

First, locate and record citations to books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. Briefly examine and review the actual items. Then choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic.

Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style.

Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or (d) explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.

Critically Appraising the Book, Article, or Document

For guidance in critically appraising and analyzing the sources for your bibliography, see How to Critically Analyze Information Sources . For information on the author's background and views, ask at the reference desk for help finding appropriate biographical reference materials and book review sources.

Choosing the Correct Citation Style

Check with your instructor to find out which style is preferred for your class. Online citation guides for both the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) styles are linked from the Library's Citation Management page .

Sample Annotated Bibliography Entries

The following example uses APA style ( Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association , 7th edition, 2019) for the journal citation:

Waite, L., Goldschneider, F., & Witsberger, C. (1986). Nonfamily living and the erosion of traditional family orientations among young adults. American Sociological Review, 51 (4), 541-554. The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, use data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that nonfamily living by young adults alters their attitudes, values, plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living.

This example uses MLA style ( MLA Handbook , 9th edition, 2021) for the journal citation. For additional annotation guidance from MLA, see 5.132: Annotated Bibliographies .

Waite, Linda J., et al. "Nonfamily Living and the Erosion of Traditional Family Orientations Among Young Adults." American Sociological Review, vol. 51, no. 4, 1986, pp. 541-554. The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, use data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that nonfamily living by young adults alters their attitudes, values, plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living.

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Writing a biography is an incredible way to preserve someone’s life story and share their experiences with the world. Whether you are writing a biography for a loved one, a historical figure, or a notable personality, having a list of well-thought-out questions is essential to gather all the necessary information. These questions serve as a guide to help you dig deeper into the person’s life, understand their journey, and showcase their accomplishments. In this article, we have compiled a comprehensive list of questions for biography that will assist you in creating a compelling narrative.

Before diving into the list of questions, it is crucial to understand that every biography is unique, and the questions you ask will depend on the individual you are writing about. It is essential to tailor the questions to suit their background, achievements, and the purpose of the biography. However, the following list provides a solid foundation to explore various aspects of a person’s life, including their childhood, education, career, relationships, and significant events.

Remember, a biography should not only focus on the person’s achievements but also provide insights into their personality, motivations, and struggles. These questions will help you create a well-rounded biography that captures the essence of the individual and leaves a lasting impact on your readers.

See these questions for biography

• What is your full name?
• Where and when were you born?
• Can you share some details about your childhood?
• What was your family background like?
• Who were your role models growing up?
• What were your favorite hobbies or activities as a child?
• Did you have any siblings? If so, how did they influence your life?
• What is your educational background?
• Who was your favorite teacher and why?
• What were your academic interests and strengths?
• Did you face any challenges or obstacles during your education?
• Can you recall any memorable experiences from your school days?
• How did your career journey begin?
• What motivated you to pursue your chosen career path?
• Did you face any setbacks or rejections while establishing your career?
• What were some significant milestones or achievements in your professional life?
• Who were your mentors or influencers in your career?
• What were some valuable lessons you learned from your professional experiences?
• How did you balance your personal and professional life?
• What led you to become involved in your community or charitable work?
• What are some of your most memorable moments in your career?
• Who are the most important people in your life?
• Can you share any stories about your relationships with family and friends?
• What are your core values and beliefs?
• What are some defining moments or turning points in your life?
• How do you handle challenges or adversity?
• What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
• How do you define success?
• What are your goals and aspirations for the future?
• What advice would you give to others aspiring to follow a similar path?
• Can you recall any funny or memorable anecdotes from your life?
• What are some of your favorite books, movies, or music?
• How do you unwind and relax?
• What are some of your favorite travel destinations?
• Have you ever faced any moments of self-doubt or imposter syndrome?
• What is the most valuable lesson you have learned in life?
• How do you want to be remembered?
• What legacy do you hope to leave behind?
• Is there anything else you would like to share about your life?

These questions for biography provide a starting point for your research and interview process. Remember to be respectful, empathetic, and open-minded while gathering information about someone’s life. A biography is an opportunity to honor and celebrate an individual’s journey, so approach it with care and curiosity. Good luck in creating a captivating biography that will inspire and educate readers for years to come!

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Academic literature on the topic 'Multiple choice questions (MCQs)'

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Journal articles on the topic "Multiple choice questions (MCQs)":

Iqbal, Muhammad Zafar, Shumaila Irum, and Muhammad Sohaib Yousaf. "MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS;." Professional Medical Journal 24, no. 09 (September 8, 2017): 1409–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.29309/tpmj/2017.24.09.824.

Jia, Bing, Dan He, and Zhemin Zhu. "QUALITY AND FEATURE OF MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS IN EDUCATION." Problems of Education in the 21st Century 78, no. 4 (August 5, 2020): 576–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.33225/pec/20.78.576.

Stringer, J. K., Sally A. Santen, Eun Lee, Meagan Rawls, Jean Bailey, Alicia Richards, Robert A. Perera, and Diane Biskobing. "Examining Bloom’s Taxonomy in Multiple Choice Questions: Students’ Approach to Questions." Medical Science Educator 31, no. 4 (May 25, 2021): 1311–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-021-01305-y.

Salam, Abdus, Rabeya Yousuf, and Sheikh Muhammad Abu Bakar. "Multiple Choice Questions in Medical Education: How to Construct High Quality Questions." International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS) 4, no. 2 (January 12, 2020): 79. http://dx.doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v4i2.180.

Walsh, Kieran. "Advice on writing multiple choice questions (MCQs)." BMJ 330, no. 7483 (January 15, 2005): s25.2—s27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.330.7483.s25-a.

Ibrahim, Azza Fathi. "Development of multiple choice questions' instructional plan for the nursing educators." Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 9, no. 9 (June 3, 2019): 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v9n9p12.

McKenna, Peter. "Multiple choice questions: answering correctly and knowing the answer." Interactive Technology and Smart Education 16, no. 1 (March 11, 2019): 59–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/itse-09-2018-0071.

Tenzin, Karma, Thinley Dorji, and Tashi Tenzin. "Construction of Multiple Choice Questions Before and After An Educational Intervention." Journal of Nepal Medical Association 56, no. 205 (March 31, 2017): 112–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.31729/jnma.2976.

Budiyono, Bartholomeus. "Five-Option vs Four-Option Multiple-Choice Questions." IJET (Indonesian Journal of English Teaching) 8, no. 2 (December 31, 2019): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.15642/ijet2.2019.8.2.1-7.

Amo-Salas, Mariano, María del Mar Arroyo-Jimenez, David Bustos-Escribano, Eva Fairén-Jiménez, and Jesús López-Fidalgo. "New Indices for Refining Multiple Choice Questions." Journal of Probability and Statistics 2014 (2014): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/240263.

Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Multiple choice questions (MCQs)":

Luger, Sarah Kaitlin Kelly. "Algorithms for assessing the quality and difficulty of multiple choice exam questions." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/20986.

Alsubait, Tahani. "Ontology-based multiple-choice question generation." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2015. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/ontologybased-multiplechoice-question-generation(07bf2890-6f41-4a11-8189-02d5bb08e686).html.

Thayn, Kim Scott. "An Evaluation of Multiple Choice Test Questions Deliberately Designed to Include Multiple Correct Answers." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2010. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/2450.

Brits, Gideon Petrus. "University student performance in multiple choice questions : an item analysis of Mathematics assessments." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/65477.

King, Stephen. ""None of the Above" as an Answer Option in Observatoin Based Multiple-Choice Questions." TopSCHOLAR®, 2006. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/288.

Lee, Jia-Ying. "Second language reading topic familiarity and test score: test-taking strategies for multiple-choice comprehension questions." Diss., University of Iowa, 2011. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/2737.

Liao, Jui-Teng. "Multiple-choice and short-answer questions in language assessment: the interplay between item format and second language reading." Diss., University of Iowa, 2018. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6178.

Oellermann, Susan Wilma, and der merwe Alexander Dawid Van. "Can Using Online Formative Assessment Boost the Academic Performance of Business Students? An Empirical Study." Kamla-Raj, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1571.

Standifer, Scott. "The influence on learning of short-essay and multiple-choice adjunct questions in a World Wide Web environment /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 2000. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p9974687.

Neupane, Ramesh. "A QUANTITATIVE STUDY EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEARNING PREFERENCES AND STANDADIZED MULTIPLE CHOICE ACHIEVEMENT TEST PERFORMANCE OF NURSE AIDE STUDENTS." OpenSIUC, 2019. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/dissertations/1663.

Books on the topic "Multiple choice questions (MCQs)":

Garrett, Sheila. Physics: Structured questions and multiple choice : structured questions & multiple choice . Deddington, Oxfordshire: Philip Allan Publishers Ltd, 1998.

Hassall, H. Multiple choice questions in biochemistry . London: Pittman, 1985.

Crozier, Ann. Multiple choice questions in radiodiagnosis . Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1986.

Pegington, John. Multiple choice questions in anatomy . London: Edward Arnold, 1989.

Maguire, James. Multiple choice questions in psychiatry . London: Pitman, 1985.

Chris, Ball. Multiple choice questions in psychiatry . London: Arnold, 1998.

Coleman, R. Multiple choice questions in histology . Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1987.

Hassall, H. Multiple choice questions in biochemistry . Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1987.

Jennett, Sheila. Multiple choice questions in physiology . Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1986.

Book chapters on the topic "Multiple choice questions (MCQs)":

Cottrell, Stella. "Multiple choice question exams (MCQs)." In The Exam Skills Handbook , 213–28. London: Macmillan Education UK, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-01356-9_13.

Gwinnett, Claire. "The Design and Implementation of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Forensic Science Assessment." In Forensic Science Education and Training , 269–300. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118689196.ch17.

Leclercq, D., E. Boxus, P. de Brogniez, H. Wuidar, and F. Lambert. "The TASTE Approach: General Implicit Solutions in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Open Books Exams and Interactive Testing." In Item Banking: Interactive Testing and Self-Assessment , 210–32. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-58033-8_17.

Black, Dennis D., Eugene B. Chang, Po Sing Leung, and Michael D. Sitrin. "Multiple Choice Questions." In The Gastrointestinal System , 327–56. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8771-0_13.

Elsheikha, H. M., and X. Q. Zhu. "Multiple choice questions." In 555 Questions in veterinary and tropical parasitology , 1–68. Wallingford: CABI, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9781789242348.0001.

Stevens, P. "Multiple Choice Questions." In Work Out Accounting GCSE , 204–11. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1987. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-09460-8_25.

Kulkarni, Lalita, and Smt Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital. "Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)." In Anatomy Simplified , 70. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd., 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp/books/12400_7.

Barrett, Tristan, Nadeem Shaida, Ashley Shaw, and Adrian K. Dixon. "Multiple choice questions (MCQs)." In Radiology for Undergraduate Finals and Foundation Years , 61–82. CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315375854-5.

"Multiple Choice Questions." In MCQs & Short Answer Questions for MRCOG , 1–128. CRC Press, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b13305-2.

"Multiple Choice Questions." In MCQs & Short Answer Questions for MRCOG , 11–138. CRC Press, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b13305-5.

Conference papers on the topic "Multiple choice questions (MCQs)":

Hameed, Ibrahim A. "A Fuzzy System to Automatically Evaluate and Improve Fariness of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) based Exams." In 8th International Conference on Computer Supported Education . SCITEPRESS - Science and and Technology Publications, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.5220/0005897204760481.

Slattery, Robyn Maree. "Objective versus subjective methods to assess discipline-specific knowledge: a case for Extended Matching Questions (EMQs)." In Third International Conference on Higher Education Advances . Valencia: Universitat Politècnica València, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/head17.2017.5473.

Farthing, Dave W., Dave M. Jones, and Duncan McPhee. "Permutational multiple-choice questions." In the 6th annual conference on the teaching of computing and the 3rd annual conference . New York, New York, USA: ACM Press, 1998. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/282991.283036.

Petersen, Andrew, Michelle Craig, and Paul Denny. "Employing Multiple-Answer Multiple Choice Questions." In ITiCSE '16: Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education Conference 2016 . New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2899415.2925503.

Hegde, Anusha, Nayanika Ghosh, and Viraj Kumar. "Multiple Choice Questions with Justifications." In 2014 IEEE Sixth International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E) . IEEE, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/t4e.2014.30.

Smetanová, Dana. "MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS IN MATHEMATICS." In 10th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies . IATED, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2018.0608.

Welbl, Johannes, Nelson F. Liu, and Matt Gardner. "Crowdsourcing Multiple Choice Science Questions." In Proceedings of the 3rd Workshop on Noisy User-generated Text . Stroudsburg, PA, USA: Association for Computational Linguistics, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.18653/v1/w17-4413.

Lin, Shih-Yin, Chandralekha Singh, N. Sanjay Rebello, Paula V. Engelhardt, and Chandralekha Singh. "Can multiple-choice questions simulate free-response questions?" In 2011 PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE . AIP, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3679990.

Kao, Yvonne S. "Alternatives to Simple Multiple-Choice Questions." In SIGCSE '18: The 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education . New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3159450.3162301.

Lambert, Nicolas, and Yoav Shoham. "Eliciting truthful answers to multiple-choice questions." In the tenth ACM conference . New York, New York, USA: ACM Press, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/1566374.1566391.

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1. When a learner is required to do research on his/her assignment, which of the following should be the most appropriate action? A learner…

A. posts his/her question on Ask.com and waits for someone to answer it.

B. does the research on the internet and directly copies what is immediately posted on Google.

C. gets information from various websites and acknowledges the author by writing the sources found.

D. waits for his/her classmates to do their assignment first so he/she could copy it.

2. The word "bibliography" originated from the Greek words ‘biblion’ meaning a book and ‘graphia’ meaning to _______.

3. Which of the following print materials refers to a scholarly published periodical containing articles written by researchers, professors, and other experts?

B. journals

C. magazines

D. newspapers

4. Which of the following refers to any materials or information taken from the internet?

A. Instagram

C. social media

5. What punctuation is used to separate the information in a bibliography entry?

B. exclamation point

D. quotation mark

6. What does the Latin phrase et al. mean?

A. among others

B. and others

C. for example

D. with others

7. Which part of a report can bibliography be found? It can be found in the _______.

A. middle of a research

B. last page of a research

C. beginning of a research

D. introduction part of a research

8. Which should NOT be a purpose for creating an annotated bibliography? It should not be created to _________.

A. avoid plagiarism

B. help other researchers

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C. place to go and check ou

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June 24, 2024

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This post was written by 2024 Business Section Intern Olivia DiAcetis, an economics student at the University of Texas at Dallas.

This past spring, I worked on a project analyzing questions submitted to the Business Section in 2023. These were questions sent through the Ask-A-Librarian service as well as questions answered by librarians in person and over the telephone. The goal of this project was to better understand the types of questions patrons are asking and what resources are being used to answer them, using the year-long data set as a representative sample. By considering variables like subject area, time period of interest, collections used in librarian responses, and research guide referrals, the project was able to answer several of our questions. Those questions included: What areas are of high interest and would be valuable to create more resources around? What resources are patrons being connected with? Are librarians recommending relevant research guides?

The data set contained over 2,300 questions. After completing a literature review, I dove into the process of adding subject metadata tags which identified subsections of the collection, ranging from banking and finance to small businesses and business ethics. I also used tags to track references to preexisting research guides and the relevant timeframe of the question (historical in nature or current, within the last 10 years). After adding those metadata tags to highlight several variables, I separated the questions by type of interaction. While the results are confidential, the thing I have noticed in reviewing this data is the variety of projects people come to the library with. The business librarians are using the trends I identified as a part of this project to help improve the reference process both for users and library staff.

Throughout the experience of working on this project I was continuously shown how the Library is able fulfill its promise to engage, inspire, and inform members of the public. The continued curiosity and innovation represented in these questions is inspiring both as an aspiring information professional and an individual. Moving through all stages of the project from planning to compiling results has allowed me to practice the intentionality and flexibility which are valuable skills for starting my career in libraries and archives.  I am grateful for the opportunity and support provided by the business reference team.

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