Annotated bibliographies bring me back. Way back.

I remember first encountering them in 9th grade. My first impression? Why am I doing work for the teacher?

I love English, I love writing, in fact I aspire to use my writing to make a living in the future. How successful I'll be is another topic. Anyways, back to annotated bibs. So let's set up the scenario.

Teacher assigns paper.

Teacher requires XXX sources.

You find XXX sources.

You incorporate XXX sources into paper.

Teacher grades paper.
(now right here) Teacher determines if you use your sources well.

SEE??

It's like, doing extra work that should be delegated to the teacher in the first place!

just joking.