Article/Book review

This quality standard sets forth the requirements for an article/book review. Unless
otherwise provided by the client’s instructions, the writer must:

Make sure that the review (1) identifies the work and the author, (2) includes a summary
of the work, and (3) includes an evaluation. This ​is achieved through the elements listed
below.

1. Original Title
The title of the review should not be the same as the title of the work under discussion
but may include the work's title.

2. Introduction/Thesis Paragraph
● Include one or more general statements that give an indication of the work's
contents and your reaction to it.
● Include your thesis statement - your main argument which is the focus of the
review.

3. Body/Supporting Paragraphs
● In the summary paragraph, include all the significant points of the work, including
the points the author emphasizes.
● Explain the purpose of the work, the author's background, and methodology
applied by the author
● Present your critical evaluation, discussing both positive and negative features as
appropriate. Support all your judgments with evidence from the work,
paraphrasing and quoting excerpts.

4. Conclusion/Ending Paragraph
Give an overall evaluation as the conclusion of what you have said so far. In an
article/book review, make a recommendation about the type of reader likely to enjoy or
benefit from the work. In a critique, include an indication of the work's merit in the field.

You can see a ​sample ​of a good article review ​here​. Note that the sample article
reviewed is an opinion piece and not a scientific research, so not all elements listed
above are applicable.