he organization of the PDF book review is straightforward. It consists of three basic portions which are the following: 1) a summary of the book read, (see summarizing below) 2) an interpretation (see interpretation below) by the reviewer of the author’s argument, 3) a conclusion by the reviewer concerning the significance or meaning of this argument for a wider audience. You should think of your review as divided into these three basic portions, and even consider arbitrarily dividing your paper into three equal portions to include them. For a 9-page review, this would mean 3 pages for each portion.
Summarizing: The summary of your paper ought to capture the main features of the book, stated as neutrally and clearly as possible. At this point in your review, you do not take sides. You are simply presenting to the reader of your essay the facts, events, ideas and outcome of the book. You may choose to focus more on one aspect of the book as more important than the others to describe. For example, the plot or main characters may be more interesting than the setting. But stick to conveying the main issues and point of the book. This is all the background your reader will have to use in following your arguments about the book.
Interpretation: The interpretive portion of your paper ought to begin to analyze how and why the author has put his/her book together in the way he/she has. What are the relationships between the facts, ideas, characters, and events in the book? How did you react to this combination, and why? Did something the author say anger or please you? How was this effect achieved? Once you begin to figure these things out and present them to your reader, you will find you have a “slant” or an “angle” on the book which is yours alone. It is this interpretation that you are after in this section.
Conclusion: Finally, you will write a conclusion that in a sense brings together the first two portions of your essay. In your conclusion you are trying to compare carefully what the author had to say (your summary) with your own reaction (interpretation). You are doing this in order to be able to generalize about the meaning of this book for people other than yourself. You have had your own reaction, and now you want to step back and say, “Yes, but is that really all there is to it?” You are reflecting on the meaning of your own reaction at this point. This is what you could call the “So what?” section of your essay, for it asks you to tell your reader what the relevance or validity of the book is for them. Relevance means the meaning it will have for persons concerned with other or similar problems; validity means its objectivity or accuracy.
This set of directions is a recipe. Like any other recipe, it will produce the best results when followed carefully. You may use additional resources in order to better present any arguments with regards to any points addressed in the reading. Be sure to provide footnotes as well as a Bibliography if any additional resources are used.
To Summarize
You are expected to answer the question: What are the important points in this text? You are expected to condense a long text into a short one. Boil away all the examples and non-essential details, leaving just the central idea and the main points. A good summary shows your instructor that you understand what you have read, but more importantly clarifies for yourself what you have read. If you’re going to test whether you really understand those main ideas, you’ll need to state them in your own words as completely and clearly as possible. Summary is almost always required preparation for deeper thinking, and is an important tool for research writing.
To Interpret
You are expected to answer the question: What is the meaning or the significance of this text or event, as I understand it? You are not being asked for just any possible interpretation. You are being asked for your best interpretation. So even though it is a matter of opinion, ordinarily you are expected to explain why you think as you do. (Hidden argument is something like “My interpretation makes sense because….”)
Paper Format Requirements
Your review paper should be written in double-space, with 12 font size, in Arial or Times New Roman font style. The minimum page count requirement for your review DOES NOT include the Title Page.
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