This document provides guidance on creating an annotated bibliography. It begins with an overview of the annotated bibliography assignment and its requirements. It then breaks down the process into 5 steps: finding sources, reading sources, identifying relevant sources, citing sources, and writing annotations. Examples of full annotations are provided following the APA and MLA formats. Key aspects of the summary and relevance sections of annotations are explained. The document aims to help students better understand how to strategically approach an annotated bibliography and write high-quality annotations.