What is an annotated bibliography?

An annotated bibliography is a list of sources (such as books, articles, and documents) on a specific topic or research question that includes a summary and evaluation of each source. The summary typically describes the main ideas or arguments presented in the source, while the evaluation assesses the source's usefulness, reliability, and relevance to the research question. Annotated bibliographies are often used in academic writing to provide background or support for a research project or paper.