MLA Format for Annotated Bibliographies
For an annotated bibliography, use standard MLA format for the citations, then add
a brief abstract for each entry:
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3-4 sentences to summarize the main idea(s) of the source.
2-3 sentences to relate the source to your thesis and evaluate the source
Do not make personal references (I, me, my) in your annotation.
All annotations are written in present tense.
You should include all three sources that you have examined for your project.
Format your references in the same manner for a normal Works Cited page and
complete in MLA paper format, then follow these instructions for adding an
annotation.
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Title your page as Annotated Bibliography.
Include a working thesis.
Alphabetize all sources.
Use hanging indents for all lines after the first line each entry.
Include citation before the annotation.
Double space everything.
Drop down to the next line after the citation
a. Summarize
b. Assess the credibility of the sources
c. Reflect on the helpfulness/importance/ connection to the thesis
Attached is a sample.
Element
Stapled copies of your sources
MLA Presentation – format, heading, spacing
Working thesis implies relationship
Correct MLA format for entries
Complete annotation written in literary
present tense
Total Points
Rough Draft due – 3/16
Final Draft due - Day of Presentation
Points Possible
3
2
5
10
10
30
Points Earned