FIRST CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

ASSIGNMENT 1 BOOK REVIEW

PROGRAMME:

Diploma in Business Administration

MODULE:

English Reading and Writing for Academic Purpose

Diploma in Business Administration

SEMESTER:

January - April 2016

NAME:

STD. ID:

BOOK
TITLE:

MARKS

SIGNATURE:

CRITERIA
Proper heading with a title. This is not the title of your book. (sample is

MARKS
/5

provided) Use 1-5 stars to indicate worst to best book youve read.
An introduction, with a hook, which explains one of the main ideas in the

/10

book in an engaging way. (See sample book reviews.)

A summary paragraph which includes the book title (underlined), author

/20

and a quick summary of the plot and the conflict the main character faces
(spoiler alert!).
Body paragraphs which include:
An explanation of the theme or themes of the book with short examples

/20

(paraphrased or using direct quotes) from the book showing how the
author presented those themes.
A description of the ideas this book made you think about.
Your recommendation: If you enjoyed the book, explain why. If you
didnt enjoy the book, explain why. Be specific.
An explanation of what type of person would enjoy reading this book
TOTAL
PERCENTAGE

/15
/15
/15
/100
/15%