An annotated bibliography provides a brief note about each of the sources you’ve listed, in addition to its complete citation information.  Your annotations should contain a brief summary of the content, as well as the purpose it serves in your research.

Some points you should consider while writing your annotation:

• What are the main arguments and point of this book or article?
• What topics are covered?
• How does this source fit into your research?
• How does it help you shape your argument?
• How can you use this source in your research project?

Here’s an example of what an annotation should look like, in MLA format:

Lindow, John. Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs.       
     Oxford University Press, 2001.

This book focuses on the mythology and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Greenland.  The entries regarding specific deities and legends will be particularly useful to my project. It also includes an entire section of additional resources, including primary sources, which I hope access. This book provides invaluable background information for my research, helping to shape the introduction of my paper and working to provide evidence that the Scandinavian myths influenced both the religion and daily lives of Norwegians.