Desiring Canada

Desiring Canada Order Description Where to Start the Review ? *** These suggestions are NOT in a specific “order” – they are elements common to most reviews, but can be blended in many different manners !! First and foremost — read thoughtfully ! ? read with the task in mind; don’t just read “as fast as possible” ? read with a questioning outlook : while reading, note the interesting, the confusing, the original and even the boring — your notations will provide the basis of your review Once you are ready to start writing : remember — a review is not a summary ! Your introduction can summarize the book, but not for more than 2/3 of a page.4 Ë You do not want merely to outline what the book “says” Ë Nor is a review an “essay” on the topic covered in the book Ë a review is critical (positive/negative) - basics include thesis, authority and overall effectiveness. On Thesis : Ë what is the author trying to argue; what is the point? Ë How successful is the author with descriptive questions – who, what, when, where, how – and/or the more analytical issue of “why”? This does NOT mean just “working through” the “5Ws” in your paper – try for a more imaginative take on the book. Ë In short, what were the author’s goals? Were they achieved? On Authority : Ë how many ideas and arguments does the book present? Ë Of what quality? Ë Are the ideas/arguments consistent? Ë Does the research in support of these ideas seem credible? Ë Is there enough? Are the ideas and information presented clearly? On Perspective / bias : Ë is the work tainted by a clear bias that ignores or understates evidence, thus favouring one perspective; or presents statements without sufficient evidentiary support? Ë Does this perspective / bias perhaps make the book better (eg. more original or questioning ?] On Originality : Ë does the book contribute something quite new to the field? This issue can be difficult for students new to history, but remember -- this is YOUR review -- if you think the work original or predictable (or indeed fascinating or boring) -- SAY SO !! Are there issues that might have been presented or steps taken to improve the book ? On “The Rest” : Ë other issues that MAY be worth discussing include (but are not limited to) format (does the book use photographs, statistics or tables, notes, bibliography, or index well?). Ë Obviously, the writing itself (style / grammar / language usage) can also be commented upon. Make it Your Review : Ë Students, often lacking experience in writing reviews, may well read other related works or even other reviews; but remember, this is your opinion!! Ë Having said that – it IS an academic review – just writing 8 pages arguing that you did not “like” PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET AN AMAZING DISCOUNT :)