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An academic book review is the summary, analysis, and critique of a book written by scholars for scholars. Sometimes a monograph, article, or book will be published, but it might not have groundbreaking research or insight. Because of this, when a scholar writes an academic book review, they consider the other theories and research within the ...
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review how the author(s)/editor(s) of a book interpreted an event/topic rather than presenting a research report on the topic yourself. Make sure to thoroughly read the book before writing your review.
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A book review requires a lot of thought and effort. This handout will assist you. The process can be broken down into three main stages: as you read; as you prepare to write; and, as you write. With each stage there are a series of questions and factors to consider as you work on your 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.
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The first work, Kate Turabian’s Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers, recently released in its fifth edition (2019), ofers students a basic introduction to Chicago style. The third volume in the sequence is, of course, The Chicago Manual of Style.
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There are two approaches to book reviewing: Descriptive reviews give the essential information about a book. This is done with description and exposition, by stating the perceived aims and purposes of the author, and by quoting striking passages from the text.
Jan 19, 2023 · When writing an academic book review, start with a bibliographic citation of the book you are reviewing [e.g., author, title, publication information, length]. Adhere to a particular citation style, such as Chicago, MLA, or APA. Put your name at the very end of the book review text.
