Determine three main things you must do to convert the annotated bibliography to an APA-formatted reference page as part of the rough draft of your research paper.
To convert an annotated bibliography to an APA-formatted reference page, you need to consider three main things:
1. Remove the Annotations: In an APA-formatted reference page, you only need to include the bibliographic information without the annotations. Annotations are the descriptive summaries or evaluations that accompany each entry in an annotated bibliography.
2. Arrange in Alphabetical Order: The entries on the reference page should be listed in alphabetical order based on the author's last name. If there is no author, use the title of the source to determine its place in the alphabetical order. Ensure that each entry begins with a hanging indent, where the first line starts flush left and the rest of the lines are indented.
3. Format the Entries: Each reference entry needs to follow specific formatting guidelines. Here are some general rules:
a. Include the author's last name followed by their initials. If there is no author, begin with the title of the source.
b. Include the publication date in parentheses immediately following the author's name.
c. Provide the title of the source in sentence case (capitalize only the first word and any proper nouns).
d. Include the publication information, such as the book or journal title in italics, volume/issue numbers (if applicable), and page numbers (if referencing a specific article).
Remember, these are general guidelines, and depending on the type of source (e.g., book, journal article, website), there may be additional formatting requirements. So, consult the APA style guide or check with your instructor for specific details.