Question

What is the purpose of writing a critical annotation ?

Answer 1

Answer: Annotations may be descriptive, critical, or both. A descriptive annotation "describes" what is discussed in the book or article, while a critical annotation attempts to evaluate or criticize the work from an informed point of view.

Answer 2

Answer:

A) To summarize and evaluate the usefulness of a text.

Explanation:

A critical annotation includes the usefulness of a source, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.