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Book Review

Checklist

Recognize my audience prior to writing the review
Write for the previously-determined audience
State my evaluation of the work clearly
Do more than simply restate the main points of the book
Provide a brief summary of the work
Point out both the good and bad qualities of the work
Place the work within an established literature
Set my views off from those of the book’s author
Organize the review around the thesis and sub-thesis of the work
Support my arguments with evidence from the text
Use direct quotations only when absolutely necessary
Maintain a respectful tone, even when criticizing the work
Avoid overuse of statements that contain “I”

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About the Author of

Book Review

Candice Chovanec Melzow began working in the Academic Center as a peer writing tutor in Spring 2002. Candice received a B.A. in English Literature with teacher certification in May 2004 and an M.A.I.S. with concentrations in literature and history in May 2006.