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MLA 9th Edition Citations Guide

Annotated Bibliography

An Annotated Bibliography is a special way of listing your sources and often has two parts:

1. the complete citation for that source

2. a summary, evaluation, or review of that source in paragraph form.

The purpose of an Annotated Bibliography can vary. It can provide a summary of the source for other readers. It can evaluate the source in terms of credibility and usability for a research project. It can review the source for purpose and clarity. There are other purposes for an Annotated Bibliography, but these are the most common. Follow your professor's instructions on how to write your Annotated Bibliography.

Format

  • Create your MLA citation following the examples on our guide
  • Indent your paragraph one more time so it is distinct from the hanging indent in your citation