all types of annotations because one annotation does not fit all purposes. In order to know the best type of annotation, it is prudent to consult the instructor or follow the instructions. For example, if an assignment states that an annotative bibliography should give evidence proving an analytical understanding of the sources used, then an analytical annotated bibliography which includes evaluation of the sources should be written. The three types of annotated bibliographies are; summary annotations, critical annotations and a combination of the former two. Summary annotations Summary annotations are further classified into informative and indicative annotations. The following are the main features of summary annotations: They show a summary of the source content They highlight the arguments and proofs/evidence mentioned in the work They sometimes describe the author's methodology and any theories used They offer the conclusion of the source They do not evaluate the work they are discussing Informative Annotations This type of annotation is a summary of the source. An informative annotation should include the thesis of the work, arguments or hypothesis, proofs and a conclusion. Informative annotations provide a straight summary of the source material. They summarise all relevant information about the author and the main points of the work. To write an informative annotation, begin by writing the thesis; then develop it with the argument or hypothesis, list the proofs, and state the conclusion Indicative annotated bibliographies Indicative annotations do not provide actual information from the source. They provide overall information about what kinds of questions or issues are addressed by the work, for example, through chapter titles. In the indicative entry, there is no attempt to give actual data such as hypotheses, proofs, etc. Evaluative annotations This type of annotation assesses the source's strengths and weaknesses, in terms of usefulness and quality. Evaluative annotated bibliographies do more than just summarising, they provide critical appraisals. They evaluate the source or author critically to find any biases, lack of evidence, objectives, etc. They show how the work may or may not be useful for a particular field of study or audience. They explain how researching the material assisted a project. Combination annotations Most annotated bibliographies contain combination annotations. This type of annotation will summarize or describe the topic, and then evaluate the source's usefulness and a summary. Usually also includes a detailed analysis on the reason the article was written. Formats of writing annotated bibliographies Annotated