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Introduction paragraph: Like most pieces of writing, the review should begin with an introduction that lets your readers know what the review will say. This first paragraph usually states the author and title again. It should also include a brief overview of the contents of the book/journal, the purpose or audience for the book/journal, and a short summary of your reaction and evaluation.

Opinion paragraph: Reviews then move into a section of background information that helps place the book/journal in context and discusses the reviewer’s criteria for judging the book/journal.

Content paragraph: Next, the review gives a summary of the main points of the book/journal, quoting and paraphrasing key phrases from the author.

Conclusion paragraph(s): Finally, reviewers get to the heart their evaluation.  In the conclusion, reviewers should discuss a variety of assessment issues that will provide a concise comment regarding the book/journal.  Issues for discussion include:

  • how well the book/journal achieved its goal,
     

  • what possibilities are suggested by the book/journal,
     

  • what the book/journal has left out,
     

  • how the book/journal compares to others on the subject,
     

  • what specific points are not convincing, and
     

  • what personal experiences you’ve had related to the subject.
     

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A FINAL NOTE:  It is important to carefully distinguish your review comments from the author’s, so that you don’t confuse your reader.  Like other essays, book/journal reviews usually end with a conclusion which tie together issues raised in the review and provide a concise assessment comment.

Please use this formula when submitting your review.  A general rule of thumb is that the first one-half to two-thirds of the review should summarize the author’s main ideas and at least one-third should evaluate the book/journal.

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