Book Review

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Introduction

18 to 20 points

There is a clear overview statement. The book is identified. The introduction provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents.

17 points

The book is identified, an overview statement is provided, and the reader knows generally where the book is heading.

1 to 16 points

The introduction is minimal, brief, and cursory.

0 points

Content and Critical Evaluation

60 to 65 points

The major issues and ideas of the book are addressed clearly and substantively. The paper contains a detailed evaluation of the major issues and ideas of the book. Assertions are properly supported by evidence.

55 to 59 points

The major issues and ideas of the book are addressed in a general manner. Evaluation of major issues and ideas of the book is given, offering some depth and analysis. Assertions are generally supported by evidence.

1 to 54 points

Summary and evaluation are provided, but the paper lacks depth in assessment and analysis. Evaluation is minimal, needing development.

0 points

Conclusion

18 to 20 points

The conclusion offers a good summary of issues treated in the paper.

17 points

The conclusion is given and offers a general summary of issues treated in the paper.

1 to 16 points

The conclusion is minimal, brief, and cursory.

0 points

Structure 30%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Structure and Format

11 to 12 points

There are clear transitions between paragraphs and between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. Headings are properly used throughout.

10 points

Transitional elements are used between paragraphs and sections. The paper generally flows in a logical manner. Headings are generally correct.

1 to 9 points

Few transitional elements are provided between paragraphs and sections. The paper lacks a logical flow. Few or no headings are used throughout.

0 points

Style and Turabian Requirements

11 to 12 points

The paper properly uses current Turabian. It has a title page, Proper headings, footnotes, and bibliography are used. The paper reflects a graduate level of vocabulary. Assignment contains fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

10 points

Turabian formatting is used throughout. Assignment contains 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

1 to 9 points

Assignment contains 5 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

0 points

Assignment Requirements

19 to 21 points

Student reading summary meets the 1800 minimal word requirement. The word count should not include the title page and bibliographical material.

18 points

The summary falls within 10% of the minimum word requirement

1 to 17 points

The reading assignment falls short of the minimum word requirement by 11% or more.

0 points