Format for writing a book review Name: Student number: Course number: Date:

Format
for writing a book review
Name:
Student
number:
Course
number:
Date:
Author’s
last name, Authors first name and/or initials. Title of the Book: Subtitle of
the Book. Translator of the book if translated. Edition of the book if not the
first. Place published: Publisher, copyright/publication date.
1.
Introduction
·
Identify
the thesis of the book
·
Summarize
the author’s argument in your own words and not merely copy and paste what the
authors says
2.
Body
·
Note
the background of the author if it is relevant to evaluating the book
·
Identify
the audience of the book if relevant to evaluating the book
·
Analyze
and evaluate the book. Suggestions for evaluating/analyzing the author’s
argument:
-Is the thesis sound,
relevant, etc.?
-Is the thesis
supported with sound arguments or theories and adequate evidence?
-Are there things in
the book that you agree or disagree with?
-Evaluate the book’s
thesis based on your own solid argument and evidence from other authentic
sources
3.
Conclusion
·
Summarize
your evaluation
·
Give
your response and recommendations including what you found valuable for
ministry, etc.
4.
Bibliography/reference
list according to Turabian (Only if you made references to other books besides
the one you are reviewing).