Write a book review analyzes and Communicate important features of a book for potential readers, as opposed to a book report which is focused on semen
its contents. A strong book review will identify and analyze the main argument of the book, its use of sources, and its research methodology The rev
will ultimately make their own argument about how or why the book is valuable to a particular audience,
Due Date: Friday March 18, 11:59pm EST on Canvas
Directions
1. Read the article “Writing a Book Review” on the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) site: https://ow.english.purdue.edu/o/a/resource/704/01/e
2. Write a thorough outline of your review using the template below before you begin writing. This requires thinking through the major theres in the t
you want to explore, and piecing all the materials together in a clear, coherent way. Remember, you still need to have an argument of thesis of your
in a book review!
3. Write a 750-1000 word book review based on your outline.
4. The final draft is due on Canvas by Friday March 18, 11:59pm EDT.
Sample Outline
A book review provides summary and analysis of a text based on the perspective of the reviewer. Here is a sample outline you should use when preparie
the background for your essay:
1. Introduction: How is this book useful for an undergraduate history student?
2. Summary: How does the author organize their narrative? Go chapter by chapter or section by section.
3. Methodology: How does the author use sources to answer their research question?
4. Main argument of the book: What is the author’s main argument or thesis?
