HSER 281

An annotated bibliography is a list of sources with a short summary/evaluation of each called an annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to give the reader a general idea of the source's content and to state its relevance to the topic or field of study. The requirements for these assignments are generally set by instructors, but the sources should be listed in alphabetical order and follow a specific citation style such as APA, MLA, or Chicago.

Format

Citation

The citation should follow the bibliographic style requested by your instructor. It will follow the same formatting guidelines of the style, such as APA, or MLA. For more information please refer to the Citation & Style Guide.

Annotation

The annotation follows the citation and is typically 150-300 words, however, the length will depend on the purpose along with the assignment requirements. Depending on the assignment, the annotation could include a simple summary of the source, or, it might include the source's strengths and weaknesses, its conclusions, why the source is relevant, an evaluation of the research, etc.

Recommended Guides

Writing an Annotated Bibliography - University of Toronto

Annotated Bibliographies - Owl Purdue

Annotated Bibliography Samples - Owl Purdue

Barber, L. K., Grawitch, M. J., & Maloney, P. W. (2016). Work-life balance: Contemporary perspectives. In M. J. Grawitch & D.
     W. Ballard (Eds.), The psychologically healthy workplace: Building a win-win environment for organizations and 
      employees (p. 111–133). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14731-006

This book chapter provides an overview of the psychosociological concept of work-life balance. The authors discuss findings from studies showing harmful effects of work-life conflict on psychological and behavioral health as well as beneficial effects of work-life facilitation, wherein one role makes a positive contribution to the other. The chapter concludes with a description of work-life balance initiatives that organizations have adopted to help employees manage their dual work and nonwork obligations and some of the key factors influencing their effectiveness.