Summarize the central theme and scope of the resource
Evaluate the authority or background of the author. Is this a scholarly/informative sourced from outside the community, or does it come from a perspective inside of the tradition (or touting the benefits of)? In other words, is it emic or etic?
Comment on the intended audience.
Explain how this work illuminates relates to the course, how it fills a gap in knowledge, and how each reading compliments the others
If you’ve never written an annotated bibliography before, I suggest you take a look at these sources:
Cornell University Library: How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography
Columbia University: MLA Citation Guide (8th Edition): Annotated Bibliography
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