Writing a Review

Writing the first review for a college or university professor can be a daunting task for students! The web sites listed below provide practical and useful tips for getting started and writing a creditable review.

How to Write a Book Review Canadian content (Queens University Libraries)
Gives step-by-step instructions for writing a book review, including reading the introductory material, the text itself, and additional sources before sketching out a rough draft.

Writer's Handbook: Academic Writing
Contains guides prepared by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center. Designed to help students improve writing skills, including the following:

Critical Reviews
Breaks down the steps for writing a critical review of a nonfiction book or article. Steps include: Understanding the Assignment, Writing the Introduction, Writing the Body and Writing the Conclusion.

Writing a Review of Literature
Defines and describes how to write a review of literature. Outlines the process for writing the introduction, body and conclusion.

Writing Book Reviews
Discusses three components of a book review: description, analysis and reaction. Uses a Question & Answer format to demonstrate what information a reader should look for when reading the book. Also gives specific details about how to write the review, and provides a sample.