Here's a sample annotated bibliography. You'll see that I followed the same basic format for each entry: bibliographic entry first (sequenced in alphabetical order), followed by a 50-100 word annotation in which I describe the information presented within that source, analyze the significance of that information, and assess that source's usability where my hypothetical project is concerned.

Remember...you don't need to use a source in your white paper, in order to include it in your annotated bibliography, since one of the purposes of the annotated bibliography is for you to determine which sources are most useful for your white paper and then focus your efforts on them.

You do, however, need to use in your paper each of the sources listed within the Works Cited page of your white paper. Sources that you look at, but don't use, can be listed in an optional Works Consulted page, if you'd really like to acknowledge them.

Finally, here are a few links to additional MLA and APA resources, along with details regarding proper attribution format. All are from Purdue's OWL website.

• MLA Formatting and Style Guide
  
• APA Formatting and Style Guide
• Paraphrase: Write it in Your Own Words
• Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing