annotation

(noun)

A note that is made while reading any form of text that may be as simple as underlining or highlighting passages.

Related Terms

Examples of annotation in the following topics:

  • Maintaining an Annotated Bibliography

    • An annotated bibliography is a list of all your sources, including full citation information and notes on how you will use the sources.
    • If you keep one while you research, the annotated bibliography will function as a useful guide.
    • If you find an annotated bibliography attached to one of the sources you are using, you can look at it to find other possible resources.
    • The first part of each entry in an annotated bibliography is the source's full citation.
    • A good annotation has three parts, in addition to the complete bibliographic information for the source: