Purposeful Writing in Various Disciplines and Professions

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What is the purpose of a book review or article critique?

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To evaluate the contribution to knowledge of scholarly works such as academic books and journal articles.

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What is the typical word range for a book review or article critique?

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250 to 750 words.

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What should a critique not equate to?

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Cynicism and pessimism.

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What are the main components of the structure of a book review or article critique?

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Introduction, Summary, Review/Critique, Conclusion.

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What should the introduction of a book review include?

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Title of the book/article, writer’s name, and writer’s thesis statement.

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What should the summary section of a book review include?

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Writer’s objective/purpose, methods used, major findings or claims.

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What is the focus of the review/critique section in a book review?

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Appropriateness of methodology, theoretical soundness, coherence of ideas, and other perspectives.

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What should the conclusion of a book review summarize?

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Overall impression of the work, scholarly value, benefits to the audience, and suggestions for future directions.

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What is a literature review?

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A survey of scholarly sources on a specific topic that provides an overview of current knowledge.

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What are the common sources used in academic writing?

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Academic journals, scholarly books, websites, newspapers, encyclopedias.