The document discusses how to preview a book by examining its front matter, body, and back matter. Some key steps include reading the title, identifying authors and publication date, checking for introductory material, assessing vocabulary used, determining the topic and whether it will aid learning, and evaluating any images, charts or tables. The back matter should also be reviewed for references, glossary, indexes, additional appendices, and other information. Sources for the previewing information are listed at the end.
The document discusses how to preview a book by examining its front matter, body, and back matter. Some key steps include reading the title, identifying authors and publication date, checking for introductory material, assessing vocabulary used, determining the topic and whether it will aid learning, and evaluating any images, charts or tables. The back matter should also be reviewed for references, glossary, indexes, additional appendices, and other information. Sources for the previewing information are listed at the end.
The document discusses how to preview a book by examining its front matter, body, and back matter. Some key steps include reading the title, identifying authors and publication date, checking for introductory material, assessing vocabulary used, determining the topic and whether it will aid learning, and evaluating any images, charts or tables. The back matter should also be reviewed for references, glossary, indexes, additional appendices, and other information. Sources for the previewing information are listed at the end.
PREVIEWING PREVIEWING PREVIEWING PREVIEWING PREVIEWING The Front Matter 1. What does the title say? 2. Who are the writers? 3. What is the publication date? 4. What company published the material? 5. Is there a preface, a foreword, or an introduction? The Body of Book The Body of Book 1. What kind of vocabulary do the writers use? 2. What are the writers telling you? 3. Is it about something you like? Will it help you to learn? 4. What kinds of aids do the writers use? Drawings? Photographs? Charts? Tables? The Back Matter 1. Is there a list of selected references? 2. Is there a glossary? 3. Is there an author index? 4. Is there an appendix with more information? 5. Is there a blurb? SOURCE • Previewing a Book. Wise Guy. 2012. • Critical Reading. Tim MKU Bahasa Inggris ITB. 2014. • How to Preview a Book. Foteah, M. 2012.