How do I write an annotated bibliography for a research paper?

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

Here are the steps to write an annotated bibliography for a research paper:

• Select and review the sources that are relevant to your research topic
• Cite each source in the appropriate citation style for your field
• Write a brief paragraph summarizing the source, its relevance to your topic, and its potential usefulness to your research
• Assess the source's strengths, weaknesses, and any biases or limitations it may have
• Organize your annotated bibliography alphabetically by author's last name, or chronologically by date of publication
• Ensure that each annotation is well-written and free of errors