Annotation Builder
Build a complete annotated bibliography entry with guided prompts
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Citation Information
This will customize the annotation prompts for your source type
This will tailor annotation guidance for your assignment's purpose
Format: Last name, First initial. Middle initial.
General Annotated Bibliography
Focus: Balance summary, evaluation, and relevance equally
📝 Tips for this assignment type:
- •Provide objective summary of main arguments
- •Evaluate source credibility and quality
- •Explain how it relates to your topic
Summary (What does this source say?)
💡 Sentence Starters:
- • "This study examines..."
- • "The researchers investigate..."
- • "The article presents findings on..."
- • "The authors analyze..."
Summarize the main argument, findings, or thesis in two to three sentences using your own words.
Evaluation (How credible is it?)
❓ Questions to Consider:
- • Is the study peer-reviewed?
- • What are the authors' credentials?
- • Is the methodology sound?
- • Is the sample size appropriate?
- • Are there any potential biases?
Evaluate credibility by highlighting author credentials, research quality, bias, and overall reliability.
Relevance (How does it relate to your research?)
🔗 Connection Prompts:
- • How does this research relate to your topic?
- • What data or evidence supports your argument?
- • How does this compare to other studies?
- • What gap in knowledge does this fill?
Connect the source to your research question and specify how it supports your project.