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Annotated Bibliographies

How to Write an Annotated Bibliography

Where Do I Start?

Document Summary Template
A good way to begin an annotated bibliography is to write up a document summary for each item. A document summary is not an annotated bibliography, but it is a great way to get yourself writing when you don't know where to start.

Examples & Tutorials of How to Write an Annotated Bibliography

Sample Annotated Bibliography
This file shows one source from an annotated bibliography with annotation to show you what is typically required for each piece of the puzzle.

Annotated Bibliographies video
A video tutorial on writing annotated bibliographies from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Purdue OWL Example
An example of a finished annotated bibliography from the OWL.
Purdue OWL Samples
Additional annotated bibliography examples in various citation styles.

Video Tutorial

Video Tutorial created by Luther Rice College & Seminary