Q. What is an annotated bibliography and how do I create one in MLA or APA style?

An annotated bibliography is a list of citations on a related topic with a description (annotation) of each source on the list. It can be part of a larger research project, or can be a stand-alone report in itself.

There are different types of annotations (e.g. summary, evaluative, etc.) so be sure to make a note of which type of annotation your instructor is looking for before you start your assignment.

Where can I see an example?

Our Library Research for Students tutorial has an overview of what annotated bibliographies are and how to write one. It also contains an MLA and APA sample annotated bibliography.