Grading Matrix for Book Review Essay
Introduction ________ Points (10)
•Identifies book by title and author
•Describes main theme of book
•Situates book in proper historical context
•Introduction is clear, concise, focused
Body of Essay/Analysis ________ Points (30)
•Summarizes book properly
•Evaluates strengths/weaknesses of book
•Evaluates author’s use of evidence
•Provides convincing evidence and examples to support ideas
•Demonstrates skillful historical analysis and interpretation
*Engagement with Book Reviews/Historiography ________ Points (20)
•Uses other book reviews to situate analysis
•Includes key quotations/examples from reviews
Conclusion ________ Points (10)
•Clear, concise, well-written conclusion
•Properly summarizes/evaluates book
General: Organization/Development ________ Points (20)
•Writing is formal, appropriate for essay writing
•Good use of topic sentences and transitions
•Unified and coherent paragraphs that develop ideas
•Overall clarity and organization of essay
•Correct use of grammar/spelling/etc
Citations ________ Points (10)
•All quotes/ideas properly cited from book and reviews
TOTAL/GRADE:
*Failure to reference and cite external book reviews will result in 20 point deduction.
The critical book review should be 3-5 pages in length.
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