This document provides guidance for creating an annotated bibliography on a given topic. It includes examples of potential sections that could be included, such as an introduction to the topic, background information on differing perspectives (pro and con), and annotated bibliographic sources supporting each perspective. The annotations are to be combined, providing both descriptive and evaluative information on the sources. At least five sources in MLA format must be included for the bibliography.

1. Sources of General Information about the Topic
A paragraph that explains that the follow-
ing sources provide more in depth information about
the topic.
Smith, John. “An Understanding of Animal Experimen-
tation.” The Journal of Animal Husbandry, vol33,
no 2 Jan 2010 pp.70-91. JSTOR,
ww.libray.dcccd.edu. Accessed 10-30-19.
This paragraph will include indicative information
about the source. Other info the reader needs about
the source.
This paragraph will include info about the value
of the source. Other info needed by the reader .
This can/will be multiple pages. The annotation
is to include indicative and evaluative information—a
combined annotation. For this and the following sec-

2. tions needed will be five(5) sources and associated
annotations for each. The sources are to be in stand-
ard MLA alphabetic order.
An Annotated Bibliography
Of
Topic
First Paragraph will include what the
topic is in language that shows a complete un-
derstanding of the issue.
The second paragraph will include
statements about why this is a topic of concern.
It may also include some background and defini-
tions. Here will also be general information
about the topic (GEN)
The third paragraph will include
some possible reasons why there are views in
favor of the topic( PROs).

3. The fourth paragraph will include
some possible reasons why the topic has detrac-
tors (CONs).
Sources of Information in Favor of the Topic
This paragraph will explain what some
of the positions in favor of the topic are. It will
provide more detail and depth about the PRO
side of the issue.
Jones, Mary. “Using Animals for Good.” Animals
in Experiments, Society for Ethics in the
Animal World. www.anieths.org. Accessed
10-30-19.
This paragraph provides the indicative
use of the info. It may include the breadth of the
subject covered, the typical use, etc.
This paragraph will discuss the relative
merits of the article. Who can use it, whether it is
complex or simple, is it a good source or is it

4. somehow lacking.
See above for more details on criteria
for the annotations and bibliography.
Sources of Information Opposed to the Topic
This paragraph will explain some of
the positions taken in opposition to the topic. It
provides more detail and depth about the op-
posed position on the topic.
Hector, James. “Animal Use in Cosmetic Re-
search.” Animals in Our World, edited by
The Staff of the Department of Ecology. 4th
ed. Columbia UP, 2015, pp 456-459.
This paragraph will include indicative
information about the source. Other info the
reader needs about the source.
This paragraph will include info about the
value of the source. Other info needed by the

5. reader .