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Students usually face a lot of confusions in writing a correct and accurate annotated bibliography.

Are you that student too who is struggling with writing a perfect and correct annotated bibliography? Are you having trouble in understanding what it really is and how to take a start to write it?

This article is written just for you then. Read the article below which comprises a complete guide of writing a perfect bibliography. Dive in and learn.

First things first you need to know what annotated bibliography exactly is . . .  

Remember! Never ever confuse annotated bibliography as a brief summary of an article, book or another web source.

It should be kept as simple as it is possible.

The main goal is to offer adequate information which can hold the concentration and interest of the reader in the original work.

In easy and simple words, it explains whether the particular topic is useful or not

If it is, then why? And if it is not, then why not?

Make sure you do not mistakenly consider it ditto as a bibliography.

Remember! Standard annotated bibliography of each reference consists of 150-200 words. It can be used in various documents such as articles, thesis, reports, persuasive or argumentative essay topics etc

Annotated Bibliography Various Purposes

1-      It proposes a literature review on a specific topic.

2-      It assists in making a thesis

3-      Delivers examples of different sources of information

4-      Spotlights the elements which grab the attention of other researchers

5-      Mirrors the performance of research on a particular topic

Fundamentals of Annotated Bibliography

The annotated bibliography is used for various reasons depending on the assignment or task which is assigned to you.

In most of the cases, the instructor guides to use the particular type of annotated bibliography.

Remember! Annotated bibliographies have different types depending upon their format.

Make sure you follow the format that is provided by your teacher for your annotated bibliography. Mainly your teacher will ask you to follow the format of the following types.

•         Chicago Style
•         APA Style
•         MLA Style
•         Harvard Style

After reading this article, you have hopefully grasped all the essential elements of writing annotated bibliographies by now.