Format: – 700 words, single spaced – use parentheticals for quotations/citations: The author argues the sky is blue (42, 145) and says “the sky is definitely blue from all empirical evidence” (25). Include discussion of: – the author’s argument/main point – the author’s use of sources as evidence (what types are used, what types are not used) – who are the historical subjects of the book? Should other people or groups have been included? – how compelling you find the book. Are there strengths or weaknesses that stand out?
