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ANTH 343 Book Analysis Rubric

Students will be required to write a 4 page book analysis of Anne Fadiman’s book, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down and submit through Safe Assignment. The book analysis will be evaluated on its originality and connections made to other materials and topics covered in the course

Rubric Code: V59448

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Subject: Social Sciences

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Grade Levels: Undergraduate

MED Book Review
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Basic (N/A)	Needs Improvement (N/A)
Content	Excellent Introduces the book's title, author and the author's thesis in the first two sentences. <BR> Presents a concise but sufficient summary of the plot. Includes information about the author's arguments and overall goal in writing this book.	Good Introduces at least 2 of the following in the first two sentences: the book's title, author and/or the author's thesis. Presents a general summary of the plot. Includes some information about the author's arguments and/or goal.	Basic Introduces at least one of the following in the first two sentences: the book's title, author or the author's thesis.<BR> Presents a vague summary of the plot.<BR> Little or no information is including about the setting or the author's arguments or goal.	Needs Improvement The title, author and/or main character are not included.<BR> Presents little or no summary of the book.<BR> The setting is not discussed.<BR> The author's arguments or goal are not discussed.
Critique	Excellent The reviewer reacts to 3 of the follow aspects of the book: the theme, the author's intent, how well the book it is written, or the overall success or failure of the book. <BR> Provides 3 or more details from the book to support the critique. <BR> Critique is at least 4 paragraphs long.	Good The reviewer reacts to 2 aspects of the book such as theme and the author's intent (see "Proficient" list of aspects). <BR> Provides at least 2 details from the book to support the critique.<BR> Critique is at least 3 paragraphs long.	Basic The review discusses only 1 aspect of the book such as themes (see "Proficient" list of aspects). <BR> Provides 1 or more details<BR> Provides at least 1 detail from the book to support the critique.<BR> Critique is at least 2 paragraphs long.	Needs Improvement The review states a basic opinion based on personal feeling of "I liked it" or "I hated it" and is not considered a critique because it does not focus on specific aspects of the book (see "Proficient" list of aspects). Does not provide details from the book to support the critique.
Organization	Excellent The review is organized in a completely logical sequence and is easy to follow.<BR> There is a smooth flow from one idea to the next.<BR> There is a clear introduction, body and conclusion.	Good The review is organized in a sequence that is fairly easy to follow.<BR> Most ideas flow smoothly.<BR> There is an introduction, body and conclusion.	Basic The review has some structure but lacks a sense of flow and transition from one idea to the next. <BR> One of the following may be missing from the review: an introduction, body, or conclusion.	Needs Improvement The review lacks organization and structure.<BR> Ideas are presented in a scattered, disorganized manner.<BR> There is no clear introduction, body or conclusion.
Connections	Excellent Review thoroughly integrates course materials, including readings, videos, etc., demonstrating critical thinking skills.	Good Review integrates course materials in places, including readings, videos, etc., demonstrating critical thinking skills.	Basic Review makes occasional reference to course materials, including readings, videos, etc.	Needs Improvement Review makes little or no reference to course materials, including readings, videos, etc.

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