Annotated Bibliography and

Reading Critically
March 31st
How does one read critically?

Critical reading requires you to:

● evaluate the arguments in the text
● distinguish fact from opinion
● look at arguments given for and against the various claims
● be aware of your opinions and assumptions (positive and negative)
● be aware of the writer's background, assumptions and purposes
● reflect on what you have read
What is an annotated bibliography?

An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and

documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words)
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.
(https://guides.library.cornell.edu › LibGuides)
How do you go about doing this?

1. Find sources related to your topic.

2. Critically read and evaluate sources.
3. Create the proper APA citation.
4. Below the citation write your annotation.
What do you need to include?

● A citation to the article, chapter, or other work.

● Qualifications of the author or authors.
● Mention of the methods the authors used.
● A summary of the argument and/or findings.
● Evaluation of the work, for example the logic of the
arguments or value of the evidence.
● Limitations or particular strength
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