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Library

Writing Annotated Bibliographies

Webpages

The following are links to webpages on annotated bibliographies:

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    From the Writing Center. Here you can find examples of different types of annotations; discussion of what goes into the content of an annotation; as well as information about format and writing style.
  • Claremont Graduate University
    This page includes sample entries, as well as questions to think about when writing annotations, such as: intended audience, use, theory, reliability of source, etc.
  • Purdue University Online Writing Lab
    Included here are definitions of annotated bibliographies as well as the various purposes of annotated bibliographies.

Examples of Annotated Bibliographies in the Library

Bauermeister, E., Larsen J., & Smith, H. (1994). 500 Great books by women: a reader's guide. New York: Penguin Books.
Call# 016.3054 B344f

Day, F. A. (2000). Lesbian and gay voices: an annotated bibliography and guide to literature for children and young adults. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Call# 016.810809282 D273L

DeLong, J. A., & Schwedt, R. E. (1997). Core collection for small libraries: an annotated bibliography of books for children and young adults. Lanham, MD.: Scarecrow Press.
Call# 011.62 D361c

Lilly, T. A., Pitt-Catsouphes, M., & Googins, B. K. (1997). Work-family research: an annotated bibliography. Westport, CT.: Greenwood Press
Includes examples of annotations of journal articles.
Call# 016.3063 W927r

Ritter, M. G., & Flores W. (2000). Spanish picture books: an annotated bibliography with activities for teaching. Portland, OR.: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.
Call# 011.62 R615s

Ward, M. (2002). Voices from the margins : an annotated bibliography of fiction on disabilities and differences for young people. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Call# 016.813 W261v

For many more examples, please ask the reference librarian.