Critical Book Review (for Graduate Students Only) In 4-6 double-spaced pages, your review should · Briefly summarize the book’s argument (by brief, I mean around 300 words—this is not a book report) · Describe the author/editor’s critical and theoretical approach(es) · Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the book or collection. What assumptions, themes, or beliefs is it furthering? · Discuss how useful the book is in furthering your understanding and furthering of cyber rhetoric · Assess its overall success (you may wish to consult reviews of the book if you can find them; the MLA Online Bibliography may be of service here). If you use any secondary sources, such as reviews, please make sure to document them carefully using MLA documentation. Any quotations or paraphrases from the book you’re reviewing must also be documented appropriately. You should submit the final version in hard copy as well as submitting it to www.turnitin.com. If you want some tips for writing a book review, try this handout, and as always, feel free to bring drafts by the office for discussion. |
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