To annotate a source, first write the bibliographic citation for the source at hand. Then, in paragraph form, write your annotation below the citation. Consider the following when writing your annotation.
Summary
- What's the source about?
- What's the author's argument? How does s/he make this argument?
Evaluation
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument?
Analysis
- How does this source relate to your research and the other sources in your bibliography?
- How does the source help you?
Adapted from Williams College Libraries
