Annotated bibliography
An annotated bibliography is a fancy word for a list of books and articles that you have read about a particular topic. The "annotated" part means that you need to write a little paragraph about each book or article to explain what it's about and why you chose it.
So, imagine you're doing a project on butterflies. You start by going to the library and finding a bunch of books and articles about butterflies. You write down the name of each book and article, along with the author and the year it was published.
But you don't just stop there! You also need to write a little paragraph about each book or article. This paragraph should explain what the book or article is about and why you chose it. For example, you might write:
"The book "The Life Cycle of Butterflies" by Jane Smith is about the different stages that a butterfly goes through, from egg to adult. I chose this book because it has lots of colorful pictures and easy-to-understand text."
Or:
"The article "Why Butterflies are Important to the Ecosystem" by John Doe is about how butterflies help other plants and animals survive. I chose this article because it has lots of facts that I can use in my paper."
By doing this, you're not only keeping track of all the books and articles you've read, but you're also giving yourself a little summary of each one that you can go back to later. Plus, if you're working on a group project, it's a great way to share information with your teammates!
So, imagine you're doing a project on butterflies. You start by going to the library and finding a bunch of books and articles about butterflies. You write down the name of each book and article, along with the author and the year it was published.
But you don't just stop there! You also need to write a little paragraph about each book or article. This paragraph should explain what the book or article is about and why you chose it. For example, you might write:
"The book "The Life Cycle of Butterflies" by Jane Smith is about the different stages that a butterfly goes through, from egg to adult. I chose this book because it has lots of colorful pictures and easy-to-understand text."
Or:
"The article "Why Butterflies are Important to the Ecosystem" by John Doe is about how butterflies help other plants and animals survive. I chose this article because it has lots of facts that I can use in my paper."
By doing this, you're not only keeping track of all the books and articles you've read, but you're also giving yourself a little summary of each one that you can go back to later. Plus, if you're working on a group project, it's a great way to share information with your teammates!