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Annotated BibliographiesSummary / evaluation / assessment of value of each source

Visual Art Department

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What is the purpose of an Annotated Bibliography?

Review the literature on a

subject

Explores and organise sources for further

research

Demonstrates the quality and depth

of reading you have done

Highlights the scope of sources

available: journals, books,

sites …

Informs the reader of the relevance, accuracy and

quality of sources

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Parts of the annotationThe annotation must provide:

Provide the full bibliographic citation.

Summarise the main arguments /ideas presented that are relevant to your assignment topic.

Evaluate how useful you found the sources. Assess its objectivity, reliability and bias, and compare it with other sources you have used.

Reflect on how you used the source in your research.

4 Reflection

3 Evaluation

1 Citation

2 Summary

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Bibliographic CitationList all sources in alphabetical order (according to surnames) and include the annotation under each source.

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Summary

Use the structure of the source to structure your annotation.eg. This chapter focuses on three issues which are …

If the author has a specific purpose behind his/her writing, specify this.eg. The author’s intention is to present an overview of …

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The Evaluation

Critique the source – how useful was the source

Compare with other sources to ensure the information is credibleOption: Indicate who the person is and their relationship with the artist/artwork to ensure the information is credible (opinions on social media need to be supported by credible sources).

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The Reflection

How was this source used – to support argument/to support the concept?

Are there any useful references to follow up?

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Example1 Citation Israel, G. (2013). Artwise: Visual Arts 7-10 for the Australian Curriculum. Jacaranda.

2 Summary In this article Glenis reviews how Hood suggests emotion in her paintings to evoke a response from the audience. 3 Evaluation Jacaranda, regarded as one of Australia’s leading publishers of educational material, invited the author to write this book used as a text by schools implementing the Australian Curriculum Visual Art subject. This recognition would make Israel a credible source. 4. Refection This source was used to interpret Cherry Hood’s artwork “Serenity” painted in 2004. This source contained several articles that helped to support the thesis “Men are portrayed in the Archibald prize as unavailable and emotional individuals”.

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✔ used the referencing style specified.

Checklist: I’ve …

✔ provided a brief overview of main ideas, using the features such as the structure or purpose.

✔ commented on whether the source was useful.

✔ evaluated the source for its objectivity and reliability.

✔ checked spelling, grammar and punctuation and my writing is set out in a logical format.

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Keep it concise. Remember this is a summary. Keep to one paragraph.

Final Points

Write in full sentences using academic vocabulary.

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ReferencesQueensland University of Technology. 2012. “Writing an Annotated Bibliography” Accessed May 29, 2012. http://www.citewrite.qut.edu.au/write/annotatedbibliography.jsp

University of New South Wales. 2010. “Annotated Bibliography’ Accessed May 29, 2012. http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/onlib/annotated_bib.html