Q. How do I write an annotated bibliography?

Before you start writing your annotations, you'll need to find, evaluate and read sources on your topic.

• For an overview of library research, click here.
• For tips on evaluating your sources, click here.
• To learn how to read scholarly articles efficiently, click here.

For help with formatting citations and writing annotations, visit the library's Writing@APUS site.

1. Click on the Graduate Writing link at the bottom of the Writing@APUS home page. (Undergraduates are welcome here, too.)

2. Scroll down to "A Focused Look" and click on "The Annotated Bibliography" link.  

See also:

• What's the difference between an annotated bibliography and a literature review?

• I need examples of citations for different source types. Where should I look?