The annotations may summarize or evaluate the sources used. The references need to follow the APA rules for citations. The title page of your annotated bibliography follows the same rules as an APA research paper. Remember, always follow your professor's instructions when creating an annotated bibliography.

Does an annotated bibliography need a title?

Annotated bibliographies for CBE/CSE format do not require a special title. Use the usual “References,” “Cited References,” or “Literature Cited,” and set it flush with the left margin. Bibliographies for CSE in general are in a slightly smaller font than the rest of the paper.

Do you do a cover page for an annotated bibliography?

If your professor approves, you can dispense with the traditional cover page for an annotated bibliography; the first page of the document is also often the cover, provided you set it up correctly.