 | The following questions should be kept in mind when writing a review: |
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| 1. What exactly is the subject or topic of the book? Does the author cover
the subject adequately? Does the author cover all aspects of the subject in a
balanced fashion? What is the approach to the subject-topical, analytical,
chronological, descriptive? |
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| 2. What is the thesis, interpretation or point of view? Is the author biased
in favor or in disfavor of the subject written about? Is the thesis clearly
stated or did you have to extract from a mass of facts and opinions? Does the
professional background of the author (from info on back of book) affect the
thesis of the book? |
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| 3. What is the nature of the book’s content? Is it theoretical or mostly
factual? Is the theorizing or fact-building mostly political, economic,
social, or cultural in nature? Are the theories or facts organized in such a
way as to support the thesis of the book most effectively? |
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| 4. What conclusion or conclusions does the author make? Does the conclusion
agree with the thesis or stated purposes? Does the conclusion differ from the
textbook or other books you have read? |
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| 5. How has this book helped you understand the subject you are studying in
the course? Would you recommend the book to your reader? |
