Drafting your annotated bibliography
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Using the notes you composed for one entry in your bibliography in the previous step, draft a complete annotated entry for that source. The entry should be approximately 100–200 words (three to seven sentences).
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- Start your entry with the bibliographic information for the source. For the bibliographic format required for your project, see MLA, APA, or Chicago.
- Then write a summary identifying the thesis and purpose of the source as well as the credentials of the source’s author.
- Evaluate the source with your research question in mind. Ask yourself:
- How does this source contribute to your project?
- How does it help you take your place in the research conversation?