Proficient (10 pts)

Citation

Provided complete and accurate citation at beginning of review

Contextualization

Describes accurately the time period and major events that are the subject of the book; the geographical and chronological scope; the major debates in which the work is participating

Outline: structure

Describes how the chapters are organized.

Succinctly provides a vivid description of the content of the chapters.

Describes how supporting material enhances from/ detracts from structure

Outline: evidence

Describes the evidence that the author used to make the argument.

Discusses primary and secondary sources used.

Provides relevant examples of evidence.

Notes if book overly reliant on certain sources or excludes other types of sources.

Analysis: Authors point of view

Identifies the type of sociology the author is addressing

If present, Identifies assumptions the author makes in terms of sociological biases or key terms that author employs that may demonstrate bias

If present, describes how historical motivations affect the way in which the book is argued

Describes the balance of book and ways the author may have exaggerated, distorted, or dismissed material.

Analysis: usefulness

Describes opinion of book; addresses for whom this book would be useful and why

Mechanics

Well-written, academic prose. Minimal spelling or grammar errors.

Formatting

Follows the structure of an academic book review. Falls within the word count of 900-1100 words. Essay submitted in times new roman, 12 pt font, 1 margins. Correctly submitted to Canvas in word document or pdf

Proficient (20 pts)

Analysis: argument

Describes the essence of the main argument as well as any supporting arguments.

Provides an evidence-based account of strengths and weaknesses of book

Discerns effectiveness of argument as well as any points of breakdown; provides illustrative points of argumentation.

Discusses how well evidence proves argument.

Discusses role of book in larger sociological debate.