Name: ___________________________________

Annotated Bibliography Reflection

1. Reflect on how well you were able to formulate a research question that
(a) is of interest to you and
(b) effectively guided your research

2. Reflect on how well you were able to earch for and find useful sources of
different types (score, book, article, etc.)

3. Reflect on how well you were able to evaluate a source's

(a) quality
(b) relevance to your question

4. Reflect on how well you were able to format a bibliographic citation in

Chicago style

5. Reflect on how well you were able to write an annotation.

6. Reflect on how well you were able to get help when needed.

7. What will you do differently next time you need to assemble a similar
annotated bibliography?

Grading Rubric
_____ C
( ) There are eleven sources, all source types are present, with annotations of
about 100-150 words apiece.
( ) Each source is academically credible.
( ) Each annotation includes a summary, an assessment, and a reflection.
( ) Each annotation establishes some relevance to your Research Question.
( ) Keeps general commentary for “padding” the length of the annotations to a
minimum.
( ) May include stylistic issues or mechanical errors, but not to the point that the
essay is difficult to understand.
( ) Follows all Writing in Music guidelines for bibliography citations with few
major errors.

_____ B (80–89)
If you meet all of the standards above for a C and, in addition, achieve these
standards:
( ) Addresses assignment and requirement conditions thoughtfully and/or
originally.
( ) Clearly explains why each source is unique in its support for your Research
Question.
( ) Each annotation points out specific, relevant features of the source.
( ) Any citation errors are isolated and very minor.
( ) There are very few grammatical errors.

_____ A (90–100)
If you meet all of the standards above for a B and, in addition:
( ) Especially complex or original in thought
 ( ) Especially sophisticated in expression
( ) Excellent work explaining the uniqueness of sources
( ) Especially compelling in purpose
( ) Especially thorough
( ) Excellent citation formatting

Grade: ________ (1–100)

_____ D or F
If your bibliography does not meet the requirements for a C, you will earn a grade
of D (60-69) or F(<60), depending on the severity of problems you have with one
or more of the first standards, and you should schedule a conference with your
teacher.

Adapted from:
http://www.gordonstate.edu/Faculty/wvenus/rubrics/Annotated_Bibliography_Rubric2.pdf