Annotated Bibliographies

An annotated bibliography is more than a brief summary of an article, book, website, or other publication. Each annotation (typically about 150 words) should provide enough information for the reader to understand the sources purpose, key ideas, and usefulness for future research.

Each annotation should include three components:

• Summary: Describe the purpose and main focus of the original source.
• Analysis: Discuss the applicability of the study design, methodology, key findings, and any gaps or limitations in the research.
• Application: Explain how this source will inform your own research or professional practice.

Before you begin, review the following resource to strengthen your understanding of annotated bibliographies:

Then, write an annotated bibliography for three scholarly journal articles related to business administration published within the last three years. The articles may focus on any topic of your choice within the field.

For guidance on structure and formatting, refer to this example from the Capella Writing Center: