Book Review Writing
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What is the main focus of a book review according to the text?

  • Discussing the writer's background
  • Evaluating the contribution to knowledge of scholarly works (correct)
  • Offering personal opinions without justification
  • Providing a summary of the book/article

Which section of a book review typically constitutes around 5% of the paper?

  • Summary
  • Conclusion
  • Review/Critique
  • Introduction (correct)

What does 'critique' NOT equate to?

  • Pessimism
  • Skepticism
  • Optimism (correct)
  • Cynicism

In a book review, what is NOT expected of the reviewer?

<p>Offer mere opinions without justification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key guidelines mentioned for writing a book review in the text?

<p>Carefully read the article or book before reviewing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when analyzing a book or article based on the text?

<p>Relating the content to one's existing knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should one approach discussing the writer's explanation according to the text?

<p>By anchoring the analysis on the theories presented by the writer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In analyzing a book, why is it important to examine whether the findings are adequately supported?

<p>To ensure the arguments are well-substantiated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to improve a writer's reasoning or explanation based on the text?

<p>By suggesting ways to enhance the writer's reasoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action when examining connections between ideas according to the text?

<p>Discussing how findings are isolated from each other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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