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English 111 - Lukomski: Citations & Annotations

This guide provides search strategies and recommended resources for research in English 111 with Wendy Lukomski.

Citation and Annotation Guidelines

Citations

Most library databases include a citation tool that allows you to generate a citation for the source in different citation styles. Always check automatically-generated citations against the citation guidelines to make sure they are accurate. Use the following guidelines for help citing your sources using the MLA citation style.

Annotations

Explore the following resources to learn more about creating your annotated bibliography. Remember to follow the examples for the particular citation style you are using.

Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

These examples will help you integrate your research into your writing:

MLA Citation Video

The following video covers how to create citations for different types of sources using MLA 8th Edition style (from off campus you will need to log in using your Pipeline username and password):

Tutorial: Annotated Bibliographies

The following tutorial covers the purpose, components, and format of annotated bibliographies (from off campus you will need to log in using your Pipeline username and password):