Tools for Effective Writing

A discussion about an example of an annotated bibliography, including thoughts to keep in mind while writing an annotation.

Actual samples of annotated bibliographies (in MLA, APA, and Chicago), with overview and explanation.

Example of a simple, alphabetically arranged, selective annotated bibliography.

"This handout will explain why annotated bibliographies are useful for researchers, provide an explanation of what constitutes an annotation, describe various types of annotations and styles for writing them, and offer multiple examples of annotated bibliographies in the MLA, APA, and CBE/CSE styles of citation."

Links with responses to FAQs about annotated bibliographies.

Provides explanations about and examples of writing annotated bibliographies.