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Annotated Bibliographies in the Social Sciences

What's in this Research Guide?

This research guide provides guidance for those creating annotated bibliographies in the social sciences--particulary for courses such as Research Methods and sociology or anthropology seminars. 

  1. Planning your annotated bibliography
    1. What is an annotated bibliography?
    2. The process
    3. Tips and tricks
  2. Finding articles and taking notes
    1. Databases and journals
    2. Notetaking tips
    3. Notetaking worksheet
  3. Synthesis
    1. Understanding synthesis
    2. Synthesis Matrix worksheet

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