You will need to write a 5 page book review, double spaced, 12 point font. Below is the rubric for the review First, a review gives the reader a concise summary of the content. This includes a relevant description of the topic as well as its overall perspective, argument, or purpose. Second, and more importantly, a review offers a critical assessment of the content. This involves your reactions to the work under review: what strikes you as noteworthy, whether or not it was effective or persuasive, and how it enhanced your understanding of the issues at hand. Finally, in addition to analyzing the work, a review often suggests whether or not the audience would appreciate it. Explanation of the content of the book – this must be a summary – no more than one page Noting the method of study and the findings – again, no more than one page What is the thesis of the book? Was is supported? Your assessment and appraisal of the books merits Your analysis of the book’s shortcomings Some judgment as to its relevant audience in particular, its usefulness to sociology Good introduction reason for reading the book and lead up into analysis Good conclusion that ties together the paper Coherence paper flows smoothly and sections feed into one another Correct usage of tenses Not repetitive
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