STUDENT MATERIALS
How can I create an annotated bibliography for a paper or project?
“Annotated Bibliography – A Step Up”
In this activity, you will reflect on the differences between a regular bibliography and an annotated bibliography. First, you will look at a sample bibliography and answer some reflection questions (featured on the same handout). Later, you will look at a sample annotated bibliography and answer the same reflection questions (once again featured on the same handout).
“Why Add Annotations?”
In this activity, you will learn more about what an annotation is and consider the benefits of creating one. At the end of the activity, if you are still struggling with the concept of annotating sources, read the article listed below.
“Annotated Bibliographies” article
“Bibliography Treasure Hunting”
In this activity, you will learn how to use someone else’s bibliography to find sources you can use for your own projects. First, you will search for sources that are related to an assigned research topic within a regular bibliography. Then, you will search for sources within an annotated bibliography.
“Defining Credibility”
In this activity, you will reflect on what it means for a source to be considered “credible.” First, you will read an internet source and answer questions about its credibility; a handout is listed below. Then, you will learn about what it means for a source to be credible by reading a source credibility handout and a webpage about the CRAAP method. You will familiarize yourself with a source credibility template that you will use throughout the rest of the lesson, and you will fill out a handout that requires you to assess the credibility of three sources. As an extension of this activity, you might be asked to explore the AllSides website.
“Defining Credibility Part 1” handout
“Defining Credibility Part 2” handout
“Practice Search”
In this activity, you will practice searching for and identifying credible internet sources. You will first find three sources about an assigned topic and use your credibility template to determine how credible each of their sources is.
“Human Citation Machines”
In this activity, you will practice creating citations for the sources you’ve found. Consider using the Purdue Owl website to help you cite sources.
“Exploring Annotations”
In this activity, you will discover what it means to annotate a source. You will read the source listed below and take notes.
“Billions of People Lack Access to Clean Drinking Water, UN Report Finds”