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Sample Annotated Bibliography in MLA Style
(7
th
ed., 2009)
Karin Durán, Ph.D.
8/21/2009 Sample Annot. Biblio MLA
The following annotated bibliography is one possible, general example. Students should be alert and
adhere to specific requirements that might vary with each professor’s assignment or to the course subject
discipline. Effective April 2009, MLA has changed rules regarding underlining of titles and the need to
indication the medium of the publication (i.e. print, web, etc.). Consult the 7
th
edition handbook for more
detail.
Acuña, Rodolfo. Anything But Mexican : Chicanos in Contemporary Los Angeles. New York: Verso, 1996. Print.
Provides a focused perspective on the role of the Chicana in the workforce and education through the use of
historical documents. Includes relevant evidence about the contributions of Chicanas to the Chicana/o
movement throughout Southwest history with examples from education, politics, and the economy.
Addresses pertinent social justice issues and responses by both the Chicana/o and the anglo populations.
--- . Occupied America : A History of Chicanos. New York : Longman, 2000. Print. Described the gender inequality
within the Chicano Movement and the impact of Chicana feminism on the overall progress of 1970s social
actions. Comprehensive coverage of the Chicana/o history with a careful examination and analysis of key
events and players in the quest for ethnic and gender equality.
Cabera, Nolan L., and Amado M. Padilla. “Entering and Succeeding in the Culture of College: The Story of Two
Mexican Heritage Students.” Hispanic Journal of BehavioralSciences 26.2 (May 2004): 152-169. Academic
Search Elite (Ebsco). Web. 7 February 2009. Discusses the academic resilience of two Stanford Latino
students using in-depth interviews. Provides insights into the common struggles faced by many first-time
college students who rely on emotional support of families and academic support from faculty and staff at
institutions of higher education. Discusses and evaluates various services available to students at crucial
points in a college career and the strategies that assist in the efforts for academic success.
“Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Grant Project.” California State University, Northridge Oviatt Library. February 2,
2005. Web. 7 February 2008 <http://library.csun.edu/hsi/ >. Provided a current list of archival materials
dealing with Latinos that are available for research purposes at CSU Northridge Oviatt Library. Includes
primary source materials that provide first-hand accounts of events and observations of participants who were
major players in the Chicana/o Movement.
Pardo, Mary S. Mexican American Women Activists: Identity and Resistance In Two Los Angeles Communities.
Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1998. Print. Describes the development and evolution of two
community-based organizations that empowered Latinas to deal with social justice issues in Los Angeles.
Details the actions of Latinas in two neighboring communities who develop constructive, cohesive responses
to perceived social threats.