Sample essay with annotated bibliography

Students should find Lamott's style both engaging and enjoyable. In the sample annotation above, the writer includes three paragraphs: a summary, an evaluation of the text, and a reflection on its applicability to his/her own research, respectively. For information on formatting MLA citations, see our MLA 2016 Formatting and Style Guide.

Start with a short intro, then talk about the research methodology used. Next, you discuss the scope, usefulness and drawbacks of the text. Analyze the primary themes of the source material and relate it to your argument.

In the sample annotation above, the writer includes three paragraphs: a summary, an evaluation of the text, and a reflection on its applicability to his/her own research, respectively. For information on formatting MLA citations, see our MLA 2016 Formatting and Style Guide. Ehrenreich, B. (2001).

State the background of the author, the major themes explored in the text, the modern-day implications etc. This adds more weightage to your paper. Now, you don’t have to add annotations for each reference used for your research. The trick is to pick and choose the most relevant sources and discuss them.