WEEK 6 PPOL 650 BOOK REVIEW

Student:

Criteria

Points

Possible

Points Earned

Instructor’s Comments

Summarization

· Demonstrates an accurate understanding of the themes, purpose, and methods presented in the book.

10

Critique

· Provides a balanced and fair view of the book’s strengths and weaknesses.

· Challenges assumptions, approaches, or arguments.

· Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

· Provides concrete evidence to support assertions.

· Supports judgments with references from the textbook reading in this course.

30

Application

· Applies principles and key ideas from the book to current events in public policy.

· Assesses a public policy issue in current events in light of the economic theories presented in the book.

· Introduces new ideas that go beyond the book.

30

Grammar and Mechanics

· Sentence structure is complete, clear, and concise.

· Spelling and punctuation are correct.

· Word choice is precise, unambiguous, and appropriate.

10

Length

· Meets the required word length of 5–7 pages

10

Format

· Includes title page and reference page.

· Consistent with current Turabian formatting.

· Avoids excessive quotations and paraphrases the authors’ points.

· Internal citations include page numbers for paraphrased references in current Turabian format.

· 12-pt. font; double spaced; 1-inch margins.

10

Total

100