BOOK Review: Getting to Yes (Fisher/Ury/Patton) Penguin Non-classics (2011) ISBN: 9780143118756 Updated Revised Edition

Performance Element

Excellent 16-20

Good 11-15

Needs Improvement 0-10

Introduction and Conclusion

Concise, well-written introduction

Concise, well-written conclusion

Gives too little information, but previews the book review

Gives too little information

Disorganized, no information on what is to come

Disorganized, no overall summary

Chapter Summaries and Personal Reflections

All appropriate topics covered well; includes interesting facts

Provides personalized/ professional examples for each chapter

Covers some or most of the appropriate topics

Provides a few personalized/ professional examples for each chapter

Does not cover appropriate topics

Provides little or no personalized/professional examples for each chapter

Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation

No spelling errors

No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors

Less than 5 spelling errors

Less than 5 spelling, grammar, punctuation errors

More than 6 spelling errors

More than 6 spelling, grammar, punctuation errors

Organization and Technical Requirements

Structure of review flows well; smooth transitions; topics in logical order; clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

Double spaced, 12-point font, typed, two paragraphs per chapter

Structure of review flows ok; some missing transitions; topics somewhat unclear

Missing one of the following technical requirements: double-spaced, 12-point font, or two paragraphs per chapter

Structure of review does not flow well; no transitions; topics confusing; unclear/choppy

Missing two or more of the following technical requirements: double-spaced, 12-point font, or two paragraphs per chapter

Cover Page and Reference Page

Cover page included; book is referenced in APA format with complete citation

Either cover page or reference page missing

No cover page or reference page; no APA citation of the book