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Graduate Students:
Book Reviews
Write two reviews of books on Colonial America approved by
the instructor. They should each
have 500 to 750 words (about 2-3 pages), and include the
following information about the book: author, title,
and date of original publication. Each review should consist of three
parts: a statement of the book's thesis or themes; a brief summary of the
book; and a critical evaluation of the work. In being critical of the book,
consider the following: how well it is written in terms of style, clarity,
and organization; how well the material is documented with citations
to sources; to what extent primary sources are used; are there charts,
tables, or maps that assist the reader; does the author use logical arguments
and present sufficient information to prove or support the thesis;
does the author appear biased and lack objectivity; does the author make
a significant contribution to the scholarship in the field.
Turn in the essays by email.
Reviews of Essays in Colonial America
Write 8 short reviews on essays in Colonial America: Essays. Try to adhere to the above ideas on book reviews where possible. Each short review should be about one page in length. Turn in the essays by email.
For both the book reviews and the short reviews, quotations are not necessary. If you do quote, page numbers in parenthesis will be sufficient for citations. The essays will be graded on formal style and language. Do not use abbreviations or contractions. Do not use slang. Avoid writing in the first person. Be sure to proofread the papers for misspelling.
