Finding strengths and weaknesses of the article

Hi,

I am writing book review and I have no any idea how to do it. The requirement of article is to identify the overall strengths ang weaknesses of the article and make clear analysis of that. I've never done such things before. What is it all about? The article is about "battle over the booklets: gender myths in the British Aid programme".

Thank you.
Ameli

Good afternoon.

It sounds like the assignment wants you to look critically at the article and evaluate its good points and its weak points. For instance, is the subject matter relevant and pertinent to the topic? Does the author treat his/her audience as an equal, or does he/she talk down to the reader? What about the actual content of the piece. Is it organized and coherent or jumbled and confusing? Does it make good points? What are they? Does it glance over important points, or even ignore them completely? Things like that.

For a more detailed explanation, I suggest you consult with your instructor or other classmates, as they will be more familiar with the text and the expectations for the class.

Good luck!

Regards,
Gloria
Moderator, EssayForum.com

Hi,

from my experience of writing book reviews i can say that you to have a thorough understanding of the subject matter before you start reviewing on that. check out your grasp of the book. only when you know what are the good and bad points of the book, you can put it in front of general readers. another important thing is try to maintain a neutral tone in your writing approach. all the best!