About+the+Annotated+Bibliography+Project

**WHAT IS AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY?** An annotated bibliography is a list of citations of books, articles, and documents both print and non-print that are evaluated for use in research. Each citation is followed by a brief descriptive and evaluative paragraph, **the annotation**. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the **relevance**, **accuracy**, and **quality** of the sources cited. The most important aspect of this project is **EVALUATING** sources. The annotated bibliography is not written like a research paper per se, but you will have a focus for your research using an individual who has made a **positive impact on our society** as your topic. You will summarize and assess the sources of information that you find during your research.



Your annotated bibliography must include the following: 