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Book Review Format for History 1301 and 1302

1. Bibliographical Citation as follows (Worth 5 Points):

Tuchman, Barbara, The Zimmermann Telegram. New York: The McMillan Co, 1958. Pp., 244.

2. Thesis (Worth 10 Points): Tell the main point or argument the author is trying to make.

3. Relation to textbook (Worth 10 Points): Discuss how this book agrees or disagrees with your textbook.

4. Strengths and Weaknesses (Worth 10 Points): Include discussion of the book’ s usefulness, audience, accuracy, readability, and visual aids.

5. Author Information (Worth 5 Points): Include education, vocation, avocation, awards, and other writings.

6. Reviews (Worth 5 Points): What have other people said about this book?

7. Primary sources the author used (Worth 5 Points): Examples of primary sources: diaries, interviews, maps, pictures, editorials, some newspaper articles, government reports.

8. Secondary sources the author used (Worth 5 Points): Examples of secondary sources: other books, encyclopedias, articles from journals, secondary sources are second hand information.

9. Content (Worth 35 Points): Give a chapter-by-chapter synopsis of your reading.

10. Your opinion of the book (Worth 10 Points).

The paper should be typed, single spaced within each topic using Times New Roman and 12-point font.

Please double space between each topic.