Annotated Works Cited
An annotated work cited page is an organized list of sources such as books, journals, newspapers, web pages, images, etc., each of which is followed by brief note or “annotation.” The annotation may consist of all or part of the following, depending on the assignment:
- Describe the content or focus of the item
- Describe the usefulness of the item
- Evaluate its method, conclusions and reliability
- Describe audience the item is intended for
- Record your reaction to the source
Works Cited
Modern Japanese Writers. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2001.
This anthology of many writers actually has a lot of information about Yukio Mishima. Although this man is one of the most important writers of the postwar Era in Japan, his reputation has always been a subject of controversy. The article Discusses various other careers of Mishima as well as his political and cultural Views. Some literary criticism even appears. Finally, a significant quote explains, “The almost desperate willingness of Mishima to exploit his celebrity was also the wellspring of his literary genius.”
Helpful Hints to create an annotated Works Cited page
- List alphabetically by author every work cited in your paper. If the author’s name is unknown (as will often be the case when using databases & websites), alphabetize by title, ignoring any initial A, An, or The. List only those sources you actually cited in your paper.
- Title the page “Works Cited” which should be centered at the top of the page.
- Begin an entry at the margin; indent the remaining lines five spaces.
- Underline or italicize titles of books, periodicals, films, and television series (but not individual episodes).