Assignment: Critical Book Review
Format: APA (American Psychological Association)
Length: 4-5 pages (Content)
Your assignment is to write Critical Book ReviewHow Democratic Is the American Constitution by Robert A. Dahl. Once you have read the book you are to write a Critical Book Review.A Critical Book Review is more than a book report, but is a chance for you to give your reaction to the work and author.
- You do not need to provide an Abstract or author’s note.
- The title page and reference page do not count as part of the 4-5 pages of content.
- You do need to provide a reference page even if your only reference is the assigned book itself.
- Do not use the online encyclopedia Wikipedia as a source.
- You must have a title page (Do not put pictures, charts, graphs, etc. on the title page. Simply follow APA 6th Edition format.
- Do not use an overabundance of quotes in your paper. I want to read your writing not another author’s.
- Watch paragraph length. A paragraph shouldn’t go on for 2 pages or more.
- Do not overuse commas…if in doubt…leave it out.
Consider the following in writing your critical book review:
- What are the positive and negative aspects of the book?
- Does it cover the issue adequately?
- Does it cover a historical or contemporary view?
- What would you like to see added to the book or taken out?
- How well does the book add to your knowledge of our American system of politics?
- Would you recommend the book(s) to others? Why or Why not?
