To view the color-coded example of an annotated bibliography, please select the link below.
Students often wonder why they are asked to write annotated bibliographies. Check out the videos below for the why and how to write an annotated bibliography as part of the research process.
The Annotated Bibliography: What Students Need to Know
Watch this video for the rationale behind writing an annotated bibliography. Just click on the title link above to access the video (3:32)
The Annotated Bibliography: What It Looks Like in Practice
Watch this video for an overview of the components of an annotated bibliography as well as an example of a sample annotation (2:58)
For more information about annotated bibliographies, be sure to check out the OWL at Purdue website from the link below.