Annotated Bibliography
As any student likely knows, the process of constructing works cited and bibliographies is indeed very common by the time that one gets to college, or whatever higher institution of learning he or she may choose. However, sometimes a simple works cited is not the best way to understand and gather your sources before research. Sometimes, it is best to use a method that is known as an annotated bibliography.
An annotated bibliography is constructing in much the same way as a regularly bibliography. We create the proper citation, whether it be MLA or APA, and then we simply space down and write a summary. However, the goal here is to write a small summary in two parts. For the first part, we want to write about a paragraph detailing the source …show more content…
By discussing your hypothesis, as well as research ideas, with your professor, you can get a better feel for what he or she is looking for in the project. If you will be too overwhelmed trying to support a thesis statement that is too broad, he or she will be the first to let you know. By getting the initial approval of your instructor, you will ensure that you are off to a good start.
2. Do your research first.
After getting the initial approval from your teacher or professor, you are ready to dive into the research. There is almost too much information out there these days. When completing the research, be sure that you are using valid, preferably peer-reviewed sources. There is a lot of unreliable information on-line, although that certainly doesn't mean that you can't use on-line resources.
3. Ensure that your research supports your thesis sentence …show more content…
It is now that you should organize your research in such away as to support each aspect of your thesis statement. By organizing your research into tenants of your thesis, your research paper has practically written itself.
5. Create your bibliography, works cited page to your instructors specifications.
Now is the time to put together your bibliography or works cited page according to the method preferred by your instructor. He or she should provide you with at least the name of the system you are supposed to use in order to cite your research properly. Stills such as Chicago style and MLA are most popular. If your instructor doesn't give you more information regarding the appropriate method to use, there is plenty of accurate information on-line and at the library.
6. Double-check your research for accuracy.
Once your paper is written, checked, rechecked, and ready to go, it is always wise to double-check your research for accuracy. In that way, you will be able to ensure that you are properly supporting your thesis statement with the best research
An annotated bibliography is constructing in much the same way as a regularly bibliography. We create the proper citation, whether it be MLA or APA, and then we simply space down and write a summary. However, the goal here is to write a small summary in two parts. For the first part, we want to write about a paragraph detailing the source …show more content…
By discussing your hypothesis, as well as research ideas, with your professor, you can get a better feel for what he or she is looking for in the project. If you will be too overwhelmed trying to support a thesis statement that is too broad, he or she will be the first to let you know. By getting the initial approval of your instructor, you will ensure that you are off to a good start.
2. Do your research first.
After getting the initial approval from your teacher or professor, you are ready to dive into the research. There is almost too much information out there these days. When completing the research, be sure that you are using valid, preferably peer-reviewed sources. There is a lot of unreliable information on-line, although that certainly doesn't mean that you can't use on-line resources.
3. Ensure that your research supports your thesis sentence …show more content…
It is now that you should organize your research in such away as to support each aspect of your thesis statement. By organizing your research into tenants of your thesis, your research paper has practically written itself.
5. Create your bibliography, works cited page to your instructors specifications.
Now is the time to put together your bibliography or works cited page according to the method preferred by your instructor. He or she should provide you with at least the name of the system you are supposed to use in order to cite your research properly. Stills such as Chicago style and MLA are most popular. If your instructor doesn't give you more information regarding the appropriate method to use, there is plenty of accurate information on-line and at the library.
6. Double-check your research for accuracy.
Once your paper is written, checked, rechecked, and ready to go, it is always wise to double-check your research for accuracy. In that way, you will be able to ensure that you are properly supporting your thesis statement with the best research