Structure of a Book Review (Major Requirement)

I. Introduction
 Title of the book or article
 Author or writer’s name
 Short background about the author
 Author or writer’s thesis statement

II. Summary

 Author or writer’s objective or purpose

 Major findings or claims
 Definition of the major findings/claims

III. Review / Critique

 Main arguments/Major details with its proper explanation or minor details (excerpts from
the story ought to be included as factual information to support the Main arguments/Major
details
 Connection of Main arguments/Major details to one another and to the Central Idea
(Coherence of Ideas)
IV. Conclusion

 Overall impression of the work

 Scholarly value of the reviewed article / book
 Benefits to the intended audience (Advantages)
 Closing statement

Format:

 Title Page: Technological Institute of the Philippines  Heading should be included:

I. Introduction
BOOK REVIEW

II. Summary

Submitted by:

Submitted to:

Date

 Introduction: 5 – 8 sentences
 Summary: 10 – 15 sentences
 Review/Critique: 25 – 30 sentences
 Conclusion: 5 – 8 sentences
 Paper: SHORT bond paper
 Font: Arial Narrow
 Font Size: 12 (EXCEPT for the title page)
 Spacing: 1.5
 Margin: Normal