Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or (d) explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.

Learning Goal: I’m working on a english discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Students will:

Choose three resources and put them in an annotated bibliography
The resources can be for their final essay, or use the ones from the last essay: the compare and contrast essay.
Information:

https://libguides.enc.edu/writing_basics/annotatedbib/apa

Links to an external site.

Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research.

Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or (d) explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.

An annotated bibliography is a unique form of bibliography providing a short summary or analysis of sources. While creating an annotated bibliography shouldn’t be stressful, many students might find the process hard. Keep it simple by using this step-by-step annotated bibliography guide for perfect annotations in any style.

Write at least a paragraph per resource! Five sentences.

Here is a video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJhmopUWicYLinks to an external site.