For example, it is acceptable to use a source that presents only one side of an argument as long as other sources provide other sides. Sometimes students must write annotations, which are notes describing and evaluating sources. Teachers expectations for annotations vary, so ask for guidelines. An annotated bibliography is a bibliography with annotations following the citations. An example is shown at the end of Appendix 1 .
Most people handle evaluation in different stages.
When you find a large number of books related to your subject on the shelf, it is not feasible to evaluate each one in great depth. At that point, a preliminary evaluation is sufficient. Once you have narrowed down your choices, a deeper and more thorough evaluation is required. The subsequent articles expand on the points raised in the evaluation guides. For the initial evaluation of a book or article, ask yourself the questions below.