Note: This assignment is for a book
review, not simply a book report. You will be expected to analyze and
critique the book in addition to describing the content. Be sure to look at the rubric accompanying
these instructions before you start writing and be certain that you have met
all the requirements of the rubric before submitting your paper. The rubric is
listed below, however, grammar
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Note: This assignment is for a book
review, not simply a book report.
You will be expected to analyze and
critique the book in addition to describing the content.
Be sure to look at the rubric accompanying
these instructions before you start writing and be certain that you have met
all the requirements of the rubric before submitting your paper. The rubric is
listed below, however, grammar and spelling errors will be deducted from the
grade.
The following are the general
requirements for the review:
First, you must read the book.
The paper will be worth a total of 100
points.
The paper must be at least 1400 words
and contain at least 3 but no more than 5 quotations. Please include your Works
Cited page at the end of your paper. The title page and Works Cited page do NOT
count toward the 1400 word minimum.You may use MLA, APA or Chicago style
formatting.
The paper must be proofread !! Over 30%
plagiarism will result in an F IN THE COURSE The following are general ideas
for organizing your paper:
1. Introduction (10 pts.) First identify
the name and author of the book, identify the type of book, and describe the
overall theme of the book. The first sentence should grab the reader’s
attention.Last sentence of the Introduction should explain goal/purpose of the
paper.
2. Overview (30 pts.) Summarize the
book, explaining the main points. This should be in past tense.
3. Review of the book (50 pts.) This is
the major section of the paper. Be sure to describe how the book affected you.
Tell the reader if you liked the book or not. Be specific: Does the book leave
out something it should have included? Would you recommend this book to someone
else? What did you learn from the book? These are some of the questions you
should consider. Other items to consider include why the author included
certain items or omitted other items. Did you like the style in which the book
was written? Remember – this is your opinion – I do not want you to research
what anyone else has to say about the book. You may use quotes from the book,
but I do not want to read about what anyone else thought of the book. You do
not need to go to outside sources to develop your own views. Include an
explanation of how the book relates to this course, identifying specific course
themes that relate to your reading. This should be in past tense.
4. Conclusion (10 pts.) Present a
summary of your paper and add any final thoughts.
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