book review
Lu101
bookreview.pdf
Overview
In this assignment, you will write a book review of a text that is relevant to Module 6.
Instructions
You are to write a book review of the text below that was written about the G.I. Bill:
● The GI Bill: The New Deal for Veterans (Pivotal Moments in American History) IBSN: 9780195182286
Characteristics of good book reviews:
● They tell us something about the author(s). ● They tell us the purpose of the book. ● They tell us something about the audience for whom the book was written. ● They tell us something about the strengths and shortcomings of the book. ● They tell us if the reviewer recommends the book, for whom, and under what
circumstances. ● They examine the book in such a way that when the readers of the review
finish reading the review they have a good idea of the subject matter of the book.
● They are grammatically flawless.
Style and Length:
● Please set up the heading of your book in the following format (single spaced): Title of book (in boldface type) By (or Edited by) Author(s) (in boldface type) City, State: Publisher, year of publication, # of pages, (hardcover or paper) Reviewed by Your Name (in boldface type) Your affiliation Your e-mail address
EXAMPLE
Christian Liberal Arts: An Education That Goes Beyond
By V. James Mannoia
Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2000, 240 pp,
Review by Jason Morris
Abilene Christian University
Paper Guidelines:
● Put your name and word count in the left corner of the paper (500 - 750 words).
● Double spaced, standard font. ● Cite using APA style. ● Save the assignment to your computer and upload to this assignment for
grading.
Rubric Book Review Rubric
Criteria Rating s
Pts
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Content: Review revealed relevant information about the author(s).
10.0 pts
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Content: Review explained the purpose of the book.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Content: Review defined the audience of the book.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Content: Review demonstrated a thoughtful reflection of the strengths and shortcomings of the book.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Content: Reviewer offered a recommendation of the book, stated for whom he thinks it would be most appropriate, and under what circumstances it would be most appropriate.
5.0 pts
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Content: Review describes the content of the book with enough detail that it is apparent what to expect from a reading.
5.0 pts
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Writing: Description length was within the word count guideline. Description has no grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.
5.0 pts
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Writing: Description is clear, concise, and well organized.
5.0 pts
Total Points: 50.0
