Book Review Instructions (NO QUOTATIONS FROM ANY SOURCE)
Note: This assignment is for a book review, not simply a book report.
You will be expected to analyze and critique the book in addition to describing the content.
Be sure to look at the rubric accompanying these instructions before you start writing and be certain that you have met all the
requirements of the rubric before submitting your paper.The rubric is listed below, however, grammar and spelling errors will be
deducted from the grade.
The following are the general requirements for the review:
First, you must read the book.
The paper will be worth a total of 100 points.
The paper must be at least 5 pages long, double spaced, 11 point Times New Roman font, using 1” margins on all sides.
The paper must be proofread !! Over 30% plagiarism will result in an F IN THE COURSE The following are general ideas for
organizing your paper:
1. Introduction (10 pts.) First identify the name and author of the book, identify the type of book, and describe the overall theme
of the book. The first sentence should grab the reader’s attention.Last sentence of the Introduction should explain goal/purpose
of the paper.
2. Overview (30 pts.) Summarize the book, explaining the main points.
3. Review of the book (50 pts.) This is the major section of the paper. Be sure to describe how the book affected you. Tell the
reader if you liked the book or not. Be specific: Does the book leave out something it should have included? Would you
recommend this book to someone else? What did you learn from the book? These are some of the questions you should
consider. Remember – this is your opinion – I do not want you to research what anyone else has to say about the book. You
may use quotes from the book, but I do not want to read about what anyone else thought of the book. You do not need to go to
outside sources to develop your own views.