Why bother with an annotated bibliography?

An annotated bibliography can help you keep track of sources relevant to your research topic, along with a brief summary and evaluation of each source. This serves several purposes, including:

1. Depth and breadth of research conducted

2. Supporting arguments by providing evidence from credible sources

3. Summarize and critically evaluate sources

4. Facilitate the discovery of additional sources for further research

5. Demonstrate the credibility and authority of the sources used.