Annotated Bibliography Maker

Build an annotated bibliography one source at a time: a formatted reference in APA, MLA, Chicago or Harvard, followed by your annotation. Add as many as you need and copy the whole list. A free annotated bibliography maker that runs in your browser.

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Annotated bibliography (APA 7)

Fill in a source and its annotation to build a formatted, hanging-indent bibliography.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Add a source

    Enter the source details and pick a style to get a correctly formatted reference.

  2. 2

    Write the annotation

    Add your summary or evaluation underneath, the paragraph that explains what the source offers.

  3. 3

    Build the list

    Repeat for each source, then copy the full annotated list into your document.

When it comes in handy

Research assignments

Produce the annotated bibliography many courses ask for before a research paper.

Literature reviews

Keep a running, formatted record of each source with notes on how it fits your topic.

Group projects

Share a consistent reference-plus-note format so everyone records sources the same way.

Instant, exact & 100% in your browser

The conversion runs right here in your browser using exact, standard factors. Nothing you type is sent to a server, there is no sign-up and no limit, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is an annotated bibliography?
It is a list of sources where each formatted reference is followed by a short paragraph, the annotation, that summarises and often evaluates the source. It shows you have read and judged your sources, not just listed them.
How long should each annotation be?
Most annotations run from a few sentences to about 150 words. They usually summarise the source, comment on its credibility or method, and note how it relates to your project. Check your assignment for the exact length expected.
Which citation styles does it support?
You can format each reference in APA, MLA, Chicago or Harvard, and the annotation sits beneath it in the same style. Keep one style across the whole bibliography to match the rest of your paper.
Is anything I type sent to a server?
No. Everything runs inside your browser, so the work you do here stays on your own device and nothing is uploaded. There is no sign-up and no limit on how many times you use it, and once the page has loaded it keeps working with no connection.

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