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Academic Research Sources: Search, Evaluation, and Annotated Bibliographies

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Summary

An annotated bibliography is more than a list of sources: it records, describes, and evaluates materials that may support a research project. This lesson introduces bibliographies, citations, annotations, and the ways these tools contribute to research.

A bibliography is a list of sources used during research. Despite the word’s historical connection to books, modern bibliographies may include books, scholarly articles, periodicals, websites, videos, and other media. Depending on the citation style, a bibliography at the end of a paper may be called References or Works Cited.

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What is a bibliography?
A bibliography is a list of sources used during research. It can include books, articles, websites, and multimedia.
What is a citation?
A citation identifies a source in a source list or within a composition; its details depend on the citation style.
What are the two common functions of an annotation?
It describes or summarizes the source and evaluates qualities such as validity, reliability, and bias.
Why is an annotated bibliography a research repository?
It gathers sources and commentary in one place so the researcher can revisit and assess them as the project develops.
Must every annotated bibliography source appear in the final paper?
No. A source may be useful during research but not fit the final argument or composition.

Quiz questions

  1. What makes a source primary for a research project?Answer: It provides original evidence or data that the researcher analyzes.
  2. What is the usual role of a tertiary source?Answer: It condenses or organizes information from primary and secondary sources.
  3. In the CRAAP test, what does the Accuracy criterion assess?Answer: Whether claims are supported by checkable evidence and review.
  4. How does AND usually affect a database search?Answer: It narrows results by requiring all connected terms.

Based on Writing Guide with Handbook by Michelle Bachelor Robinson, Maria Jerskey, featuring Toby Fulwiler (OpenStax), licensed CC BY 4.0. Adapted into a summary, flashcards and quizzes.

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