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Writing Annotated Bibliographies

Annotated Bibliographies
from the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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.

Writing Annotated Bibliographies
from 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.

Annotated Bibliographies
from the Purdue University Writing Lab.
Included here are definitions of annotated bibliographies as well as the various purposes of annotated bibliographies.

Examples in the Bank Street Library of Annotated Bibliographies:

500 Great books by women: a reader's guide, by Erica Bauermeister, Jesse Larsen, and Holly Smith.
Call number: 016.3054 B344f

Work-family research: an annotated bibliography, compiled by Teri Ann Lilly, Marcie-Pitt-Catsouphes, and Bradley K. Googins. Includes examples of annotations of journal articles.
Call number: 016.3063 W927r

Core collection for small libraries: an annotated bibliography of books for children and young adults, by Janice A. DeLong and Rachel E. Schwedt.
Call number: 011.62 D361c

Spanish picture books: an annotated bibliography with activities for teaching writing by Melissa G. Ritter.
Call number: 011.62 R615s

Lesbian and gay voices: an annotated bibliography and guide to literature for children and young adults by Frances Ann Day.
Call number: 016.810809282 D273L

For many more examples, please ask the reference librarian.

This is a nice, short page about critical website evaluation from Cornell University.

For more information, contact: cvanhouten@bankstreet.edu
Last Modified: April 9, 2008
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