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The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association does not provide instruction in creating an annotated bibliography. However, your professor may ask for one. Below is an example of an annotated bibliography. The annotated bibliography allows your professor to see the sources you will use in your final research paper. It shows that you bibliography planned ahead by conducting research and gave thought to the information you will need to write a complete research paper. The annotations may summarize or evaluate the sources used. The references need to follow the APA rules annotated citations and the good news is you have your reference list complete before writing your paper!

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Enter Search Words Search. APA Style Guide: Annotated Bibliography And Psychological Association rules for formatting papers, in-text citations, and end references. By Alexis Carlson. Annotated Bibliography The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association does not provide instruction in creating an annotated bibliography. Example APA Annotated Bibliography Remember, always follow your professor's instructions when creating an annotated bibliography. Last Updated:

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