English Article Analysis

 Book Critique GENERAL GUIDELINES: The book critique should be approximately 3-5 pages and include a thorough critique of the book including the themes, ideas, and writing.  Writing 20% - Paper meets APA/Graduate School standards. - Paper is organized; each paragraph flows logically into the next paragraph. - Appropriate terminology it used; writing is clear and concise. - Proper spelling and grammar is used; sentences are properly constructed.  Content 80% - Overview/summary of the book is provided; the thesis of the book is clearly stated. - The paper includes a thorough discussion of the book’s major themes and ideas. - The critique includes your thoughts, responses, and reactions to the ideas/themes presented in the book. Includes a discussion of the author’s intent, writing, and purpose.  The critique identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the book. - Concluding paragraph(s) provide a summation of the student’s critique.  Grading Rubric            Points Possible     Points Earned Writing/format                  20     Overview/thesis                10     Discussion of major

themes/ideas                    20     Critique: thoughts, responses, reactions, discussion, strengths, weaknesses                                            40     Conclusions                     10     Total     100     Suggested Subtitles: Introduction Overview Major Themes