Annotations Explained

Annotations are comprised of 4-6 sentences about a particular source. After you read the article, answer these four questions to create your annotation.

  1. Summary: What was it about? What is the main point? Pro Tip: Avoid using the first person (words like I, we, you, etc.).
  2. Why is this source useful or relevant to your research topic?
  3. What conclusions are reached, and how does the author support them? Give an example from the data presented that best illustrates the value of the source.
  4. Evaluation: How reliable is this source? Pro Tip: Things to consider: Author’s credibility, content & coverage, timeliness, accuracy and objectivity.

 

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