Reading and writing

• A book review or article critique is a specialized form of academic writing in which a reviewer evaluates the contribution to knowledge of scholarly works such as academic books and journal articles.
• A book review or article critique, which usually ranges from 250 to 700 words, is not simply a summary. It is a critical assessment, analysis or evaluation of a work.
• A book review or article critique is different from a movie review that you see in newspapers. Although movie reviews involve the analysis of one's work, they are written for a general audience and primarily aim to offer a persuasive opinion.
• An academic book review or article critique addresses a more specific audience and usually offers a critical response to a published scholarly work.
• INTRODUCTION (5% of the paper) •Title of the book/article •Writer's name •Writer's thesis statement
• SUMMARY (10% of the paper) •Writer's objective or purpose •Methods used (if applicable) •Major findings or claims
• REVIEW/CRITIQUE (in no particular order) (75% of the paper) •Appropriateness of methodology to support

  the arguments

  •Theoretical soundness

  •Soundness of explanation in relation to other

  •Coherence of ideas
• CONCLUSION (10% of the paper) •Overall impression of the work •Scholarly value of the reviewed article/book •Benefits to the intended audience •Suggestion for future directions
• Completing a book review or an article critique means you can pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of an article or book and that you can identify different perspectives. This task also equips you with more skills to engage in discussions with an expert and makes you part of a community of scholars.
• Writing a research proposal involves several steps, including identifying a research problem, formulating research questions, developing hypotheses, selecting appropriate research designs, determining data collection techniques, analyzing results, and presenting conclusions.
• Research proposals are typically written by students pursuing advanced degrees such as master’s or doctoral programs, but they may also be required for grant applications or job interviews.
• A research proposal is a document that outlines your proposed research project, including its objectives, methods, expected outcomes, and significance. It serves as a blueprint for conducting research and helps researchers secure funding from institutions or organizations.