Book Critique

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced 92-100%

Proficient 84-91%

Developing 1-83%

Not present

Analyzes and summarizes the material

61 to 66 points

The purpose/main point of the book is stated clearly. An explanation of the importance of the topic is offered. The chapters of the book are adequately summarized. The major themes of the book are clearly covered. Critical evaluation of the contents of the book is offered. Illustrations or examples are used to explain difficult material. Opinions and analysis are presented in a clear and substantial manner. Strengths and weaknesses of the book are appraised. Issues raised in the book are clearly addressed.

55 to 60 points

The purpose/main point of the book is stated. The importance of the topic is discussed. The chapters of the book are briefly summarized. The major themes of the book are mentioned. Some evaluation of the contents of the book is offered. Illustrations or examples are used. Opinions or weak analysis are presented. Strengths and weaknesses of the book are listed. Issues raised in the book are addressed.

1 to 54 points

The purpose/main point of the book is mentioned but not clearly stated. The importance of the topic is overlooked or barely mentioned. The chapters of the book are summarized. Some major themes of the book are listed while others are overlooked. Little or no evaluation of the contents of the book is offered. Few or unclear illustrations or examples are used. Opinions are presented with little or no analysis. Few or not strengths and weaknesses of the book are listed. Few or none of the issues raised in the book are addressed.

0 points

Not discussed.

Synthesizes the topic into a thesis statement and summary

11 points

The introduction contains a strong thesis statement and provides an overview of the paper.

9 to 10 points

The introduction paragraph contains a thesis statement.

1 to 8 points

The thesis statement and overview of the paper need improvement.

0 points

There is no thesis statement or overview of the paper.

Evaluates and concludes the information

11 points

The conclusion is strong and offers a clear summary of the book’s topic. The book is evaluated regarding its value to discourse on the subject. The proper audience for the book is stated precisely and clearly.

9 to 10 points

The conclusion summarizes the book’s topic. An evaluation of the book’s value is offered. An audience for the book is suggested.

1 to 8 points

The conclusion does not adequately summarize the book’s topic. Little or no clear evaluation of the book’s value is offered. No clear audience suggested for the book.

0 points

There is no conclusion and no summary of the book’s topic. No evaluation of the book’s value is offered. No audience is suggested for the book.

Structure 30%

Advanced 92-100%

Proficient 84-91%

Developing 1-83%

Not present

Mechanics

17 to 19 points

No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Clear transitions between paragraphs and sections are used. The paper reflects a graduate level of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Arguments are correctly supported with quotes relevant to the topic. The paper contains the proper number of citations.

16 points

Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Transitions between paragraphs and sections are used but are not always clear. The paper reflects an adequate level of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Arguments are supported with quotes. The paper contains an adequate number of citations.

1 to 15 points

Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Transitions between paragraphs and sections could be improved. The paper does not reflect overall a graduate level of vocabulary, grammar, or syntax. Arguments are supported with a few or no quotes. The paper contains too few citations.

0 points

Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are misused. Writing style is difficult to understand. No transitions between paragraphs and sections. The level of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax are not at a graduate level. Arguments are not supported with quotes. The paper contains no citations.

Turabian Format Elements

17 to 18 points

Citations and format are in current Turabian style. Cover page, Headings, Appendices, Footnotes, and Bibliography are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font. .

15 to 16 points

Citations and format are in current Turabian style with few errors. Cover page, Headings, Appendices, and Bibliography are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.

1 to 14 points

Citations and format are in current Turbian style though several errors are present. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are included though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.

0 points

Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are not included or not formatted correctly. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect.

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