For your book review/critique, write a 3-4 page paper providing a summary, analysis, and personal reflections of the assigned book . All papers should be 12 point font, Times New Roman, double spaced, with 1 inch margins. Submit this assignment through Turn-it-in.
In your book review, provide all of the following components:
- Full bibliographic information for your book in APA or MLA format:
example in APA:Gonzalez, J. (2011). Harvest of empire: A history of Latinos in America (Revised ed.). New York: Penguin Books. - Summary
In no more than2 paragraphs describe: -What is the WHOLE book essentially about? - Analysis
In 1-2pages answer the following questionsin specific details (i.e. provide supporting quotes and page numbers.) -What are the unifying themes in this book? List them and provide support for your list.
-How does the content of this book represent larger issues of identity within “Latino” communities historically? How do these issues impact “Latino” identities today?
- Your personal reflections
In 1-2pages discuss: -What were the meaningful parts of this reading for you? Why? -How does this book reaffirm, expand, or challenge your prior understandings about identity in the Americas?
Grading Rubric
“A” The student’s thesis/answers will be clearly stated, explained, and supported using various specific examples from the articles and discussions to support their argument. The student’s paper will meet all the minimum requirements for the assignments, while clearly and effectively articulating the authors’ position, as well as their own. The paper will contain minimal mis-spelled words, typos, and grammatical errors.
“B” The student’s thesis/answers will be stated, explained, and supported using at least one specific example from the articles and discussions to support their argument. The student’s paper will meet the minimal requirements for the assignment without clearly articulating and explaining the authors and the student’s position. The paper will contain few mis-spelled words, typos, and grammatical errors.
“C” The student's thesis/answers will be stated, explained, and supported using at least one example from the article to support their argument. The student’s paper will meet the minimal requirements for the assignment. The paper will contain some mis-spelled words, typos, and grammatical errors which interfere with the coherence of the essay.