'The Mythology Of Masquerading Animals, Or, Bestiality.' Social Research 71.3 (2004): 711-732. This book is written for academics but can be read by anyone interested in history.Įxample 2: (MLA style, article from a database)ĭoniger, Wendy. The chapter about Celtic sanctuaries, temples, and shrines is especially useful for providing an overview of Celtic burial practices. The book contains an extensive bibliography, photographs, and illustrations that are used by the author to illustrate the evidence presented. The author uses archaeological evidence and mythology to discuss the origins of the Celtic religion, the use of the hero figure, and Roman acculturation of the Celts. Webster, Reader Emeritus at the Department of Extramural Studies at the University of Birmingham, discusses how the religious beliefs and practices of the Celts were integrated while the Celts were under Roman rule. the journal, corporation, organization, or main website) seem to have some influence on what the author is writing? Is there any conflict of interest? does the author include a bibliography of sources showing their research or at least mention where the information came from)? Does the author mention other sources that might have differing views or findings, or is the information or argument one-sided? Does the publisher of the source (i.e. Note whether the source provides an overview, specific examples, or in-depth research that supports or answers your research question. academic journal article, book, etc.) Who is the author and what is their expertise or background (do they have a degree, do they work or do research in this field)? Note whether the source is from a peer-reviewed journal and written for researchers and professionals, or for everyday people? ConnectĬonsider and explain how the source is relevant to your research question. Summarizeīe able to explain the content of the source in your own words. Use the questions as a guide when writing about the source.

Note: You don't have to answer every single question asked in the categories below. The annotation explains to your reader why you are using that particular source in your paper and how it connects to your paper. The annotation is a short paragraph, 4 - 6 sentences long, that follows a citation. Critically evaluate your sources to determine any gaps in research.Demonstrate to your readers the quality and depth of research you have done on a topic.Annotations help you to examine the relevance and unique contribution of each source to your topic while at the same time, may identify gaps in your research for further study. When preparing for a research paper, writing annotations for your sources compels you to read and understand each source more critically. The annotations also provide the reader with more information on which of your sources they should read to learn more about specific aspects of your topic. So, an annotated bibliography is a bibliography that contains a descriptive paragraph about each of the sources listed in the bibliography.Īnnotated bibliographies demonstrate to your readers the quality and depth of the research you have done for your paper. An annotation is a descriptive paragraph. Learn more about doing APA in-text citations by reviewing this handout.A bibliography is an organized list of sources (books, journal articles, web sources, etc.) formatted in a particular citation style (such as MLA, APA, or Chicago). Learn more about the APA References page by reviewing this handout. Learn more about doing MLA in-text citations by reviewing this handout. Learn more about the MLA Works Cited page by reviewing this handout. The separation of church and state continues to be a controversial issue. I will use this article because it is recent and cites two concrete examples of how

School districts however, one school denied the claims and the other refused to comment. The article would be more effective if it had included comments from the He presents supporting details and quotes from the studentsĪnd lawyer. In addition,Ĭhokshi has previously reported on politics and policy for The Washington Post and The article is printed in The New York Times, lending credibility. They argue the treatment they received violates their constitutional 2017, The author reports that two students who sat during the reciting of the Pledge ofĪllegiance are suing their high schools, claiming they were shamed or punished for “Two Texas Students Sue Schools to Freely Protest the Pledge.” The New York Times, 30 Oct.

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