On Compiling an Annotated Bibliography

by James L. Harner

Overview

James Harner's popular pamphlet, first published in 1985, has been revised and updated in the light of advances in computer technology and the availability of humanities databases. Harner offers useful information on planning research, organizing an annotated bibliography, compiling entries, using a computer to prepare the manuscript, and editing. While the booklet focuses on the preparation of a comprehensive bibliography on a single literary author, the procedures and techniques are easily adapted to selective or subject bibliographies and to other periods and disciplines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780873529792
Publisher:	Modern Language Association of America
Publication date:	01/01/2000
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	46
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

James L. Harner is Samuel Rhea Gammon Professor of Liberal Arts and Professor of English at Texas A&M University. Among his numerous books are Literary Research Guide and On Compiling an Annotated Bibliogaphy (2nd edition), both published by the MLA. He is also editor of the World Shakespeare Bibliography Online, which has been awarded both the Besterman Medal (Library Association of Great Britain) and Besterman/McColvin Medal (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals).

Table of Contents

Preface to the Revised Edition                     vIntroduction                                       1   Some Preliminaries                               4   Organization of an Annotated Bibliography        6   Planning Your Research                           10   Compiling the Entries                            15   Using a Computer to Prepare Your Manuscript      28   Final Editing                                    29   Indexing                                         31   Writing the Prefatory Matter                     32 Concluding Remarks                                 33 Notes                                              34 Works Cited                                        40