Name: _________________________________

Block: _______________

Wilson/Nemeth

Annotated Bibliography Graphic

Follow the given directions, and complete this graphic organizer in order to learn how to write and format an
annotated bibliography.

Task 1
What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography?

What are 3 common elements of an annotated bibliography? (List and describe.)

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Task 2 ELEMENT ONE

Read the article from Purdues OWL website to learn how to paraphrase an article. Paraphrase your first article below.
An example has been provided for you on page one of your packet.

Task 3
What are your big take-aways about creating an annotated bibliography, based on the information from the Cornell
website? Make a bullet list.
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Task 4 - ELEMENT TWO

Based on the specifications from Cornell, create an assessment of your first article. Consider timeliness, possible bias,
and use of rhetorical appeals in your assessment of this source.

Task 5 ELEMENT THREE

Reflect on this source. What were you trying to find out? Was this a good source? How did it move your research
forward? How did it help inform your decision on the best candidate?

Task 6
Complete an annotated bibliography for your first article. Print it out and attach it to this
graphic organizer. Hand in your organizer and this first entry.
Now work on the rest of your entries.