Course+World+Issues+(Stewart)

** SUMMATIVE BOOK REVIEW ** // A book review is both a description and an evaluation of a book. It should focus on the book’s purpose, contents, and authority. //   // (G. Draper, UofW) // The Global Studies World Issues Summative project consists of two parts: A written (2-3 page typed, 12 font New Times Roman) **Book Review** and an **Oral Presentation** (10 - 15 minutes) of the book and how it relates to World Issues today.
 * CGW **** 4U **

The Book Review is due June 10, 2013, the presentations will take place from June 10 to June 14. Names will be drawn out of a hat beginning June 10; as this is a summative instrument you must have a doctors note should you be absent.

Before reading: 1. Title - what does it suggest? 2. Preface- if included; helps identify the author’s purpose 3. Table of contents - if included tells you how the book is organized and will aid in determining the author’s main ideas and how they are developed -chronologically, topically etc.
 * PROCESS: **

While reading: 1. What is the general **field or genre**, and how does the book fit into it? 2. From what **point of view** is the work written? 3. What is the author’s **style**? Is it formal or informal? Does it suit the intended audience? If a work of fiction, what literary devices does the author use? 4. Are concepts clearly defined? How well are the author’s ideas developed? What areas are covered/not covered? Why? This helps to establish the book’s **authority**. 5. What is the **plot structure** (for a book of fiction)? How are the **character, plot and setting** related to the theme of the book? How does the author develop this? 6. How accurate is the **information** in the book? What are the author’s credentials? Check outside sources to confirm validity of information and author’s credentials. 7. What has the book **accomplished**? Is further work needed? Compare the book to others by this author or by others. 8. If relevant, make note of the book’s **format** - layout, binding, typography, etc. Are there maps, graphics, and illustrations? Do they aid understanding? 9. What is **your personal response** to the book? Is it satisfying to read? Is it enjoyable? Convincing? Why? If it isn’t, why not?

Carefully review your notes and attempt to unify your impression into a statement that will describe the purpose or thesis of your review. Then, outline the arguments that support your thesis. Your arguments should develop the thesis in a logical manner.
 * Outline: **

Your book review should include the following:
 * Draft: **

1. **Preliminary information** - the complete bibliographic citation for the work. Eg: Rory Maclean Under the Dragon Travels in a betrayed land London: Harper Collins, 1998 224 pp. $37.50 0 00 257013 0 2. **Introduction** - try to capture the reader’s attention with your opening sentence. The intro should state your central thesis, and set the tone of the review 3. **Development** - develop your thesis using supporting arguments as set out in your outline. Use description, evaluation, and if possible explanation of why the author wrote as he/she did. **__Use quotations to illustrate important points or peculiarities.__** 4. **Conclusion** - If your thesis has been well argued, the conclusion should follow naturally. It can include a final assessment or simply restate your thesis. Do not introduce new material at this point.

1. Allow some time to elapse before going over your review, to gain perspective.
 * Revise the Draft: **

2. Carefully read through the text, looking for clarity and coherence.

3. Correct grammar and spelling.

4. Verify quotes for proper foot-noting. PARENTHETICAL NOTATION (Author's last name, page number)

1. Do not read your book review to the class!!!! 2. Discuss the book and its relation to current World Issues. Sources: [B|www.lib.uwaterloo.ca] B Stewart
 * Oral Presentation: **