Read the introduction carefully and write down the authors argument. What is their main point in writing this book? 9
: Explain the authors argument somewhere on the first 3 sentences. Make it clear. Do it in one sentence. For the rest of the introductory paragraph, summarize the book. 300 words 2) Paragraph 2:
Explain the strengths of the book. Where did the author particularly shine? Were there certain sections of the book that stood out as especially illuminating. This could include: structure,
organization, clarity, emphasis on important topics, especially effective explanations/proofs, a new way of understanding the topic etc. 300 words 3) Paragraph 3: Explain the weaknesses of the
book. What parts were confusing and what could the author have done better? Are there sections of the book that have weak evidence? Does the author persuasively prove their argument? 300 words 4)
Paragraph 4: When it’s all said and done, mixing the good with the bad, what is your final analysis of the book? Which side wins out? 150 words Use transitions between separate lines of thought
within a paragraph. Use transitions between paragraphs.