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