What is an annotated works cited list?
An annotated works cited list provides a brief summary of the contents of each book, article, interview, Internet document, film or video included in the list. The annotation (placed below each citation) describes the essential details of the work so that future researchers referring to an entry will be able to make an informed decision about using the text. When writing a citation, be sure to use the format appropriate for the field in which you’re writing (in this case, MLA). Remember to put your citations in alphabetically order by authors’ last names. When writing your annotations, use the following guidelines: • Briefly describe the contents • Note any special features • Describe the author’s particular viewpoint or ideological framework, if possible • Identify any weaknesses or problems • Explain what this item contributed to your research • Limit your annotation to approximately three to six sentences The final project is due December 12th. It is worth 30 points.
