Book Review Assignment

Write two reviews of books, approved by the instructor, on Early America. They should each be double spaced and have 500 to 750 words (about 3 pages).

They should 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.