The annotation is a brief paragraph following the citation. The annotation of a source can serve
several different purposes and may contain some or all of the following:
Condense the content of the source (provide a brief summary of the information)
Evaluate the credibility of the source .
Assess the usefulness or relevant application of the source
Discuss the writer’s background
Analyze the intended audience (education, age, experience, needs, bias)
Describe your reaction (credible source? value of source? analytical/emotional reaction?)
What are the specific requirements for this assignment?
