In brief, what does the author say about the topic and the topic’s importance or significance (major names, dates, places, developments, themes/thesis)?
Questions to help with a concise evaluation:
How familiar with the relevant material for the topic is the author? Are the materials indicated, and are they mostly primary? mostly secondary?
Are there any important things about the topic that the source does not cover? If so, does the author explain why?
How well-written is the source (clarity, organization)?
How much do the author and the source help you (or readers in general) know and understand about your topic? Why?
This annotated bibliography sample is from a previous year of First-Year Seminar.
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