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An annotated bibliography is the same thing as an abstract.
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False
The citation is not needed with an annotated bibliography.
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False
An annotated bibliography is a shortened version of an autobiography.
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False
The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to let the reader know if the source is a valid one for the research paper.
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False
An annotated bibliography critically analyzes a source, not just gives a summary of the work.
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False
Which annotated bibliography is done incorrectly?
Abernethy, Thomas P. The Burr Conspiracy. New York: Oxford University Press, 1954.
The first in a burst of books published on Burr since 1954. Abernethy incorporates previously unused primary sources in his attempts to prove that Burr did attempt to wrest Louisiana from the United States.
Blackford, William W. War Years with Jeb Stuart. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1946.
A sympathetic and intelligent close-up of Stuart and the interesting young men around him. The author served as Chief Engineer on Stuart's staff and observed form his commander's side nearly all of the operations of the cavalry from June, 1986, to the end of January, 1964.
The first comprehensive work on the life of Jackson. It was written with the objective of portraying and vindicating his Christian character, that his countrymen may possess it as a precious example. Dabney provides excellent first-hand accounts of Jackson's campaigns and the men who served with him.
Dabney, R. L. Life and Campaigns of Lieutenant-General Thomas J. Jackson. Cape Fear, N.C.: Blelock & Company, 1866; reprint, Harrisonburg, Va.: Sprinkle Publications, 1983.
What is missing from this annotated bibliography entry?
Blackford, William W. War Years with Jeb Stuart. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1946.
The title of the book
The annotation
The publisher
The author's name, and the year the book was published
Which style is used for the following citation?
Blackford, William W. War Years with Jeb Stuart. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1946.