A book report (or book review) is an exposition giving a short summary of a book and a reaction to it. For book reviews in academia see also Academic Journal - Book reviews For the Looney Tunes cartoon see Book Revue. Expository writing is a rhetorical mode of Writing in which the purpose of the author is to inform explain describe or define his or her subject to the reader While it includes some details, a book report is usually tailored to its readers. Emphasis usually on a whole falls on aspects of the book related to the subject matter seen in an academic group of studies.
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Format
Book reports usually follow a set format but may vary in length and complexity depending on the academic level at which they are set and the importance of the individual assignment. They are commonly assigned in primary and secondary schools.
Length
Length varies depending on the age groups of the student. A younger student may be expected to write a single page summarizing the book and its contents, but an older student may be expected to identify advanced topics such as symbolism and the messages that the author is conveying.
Time required
The time required for book report research and writing may vary from one to several weeks depending on the number of pages of the book to read and the complexity required by the teacher It can last in maximum 7 weeks, after that, it would be considered a book review. The teacher will then choose how many weeks you have to do the report.
See also
- Non-fiction or fiction
- Expository writing
- Academic writing
- The essay as a pedagogical tool
- Creative writing
- Coursework
- Book review
References
- Sharon Sorenson, Webster's New World Student Writing Handbook, Second Edition, Prentice Hall, New York. Expository writing is a rhetorical mode of Writing in which the purpose of the author is to inform explain describe or define his or her subject to the reader In Academia, Writing and publishing is conducted in several sets of forms and Genres This is a list of genres of academic writing An essay is usually a short piece of writing It is often written from an author's personal point of view. Creative writing is considered to be any writing Fiction or Non-fiction, that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, Journalistic, Coursework is carried out by Students at University or middle / High school that contributes towards their overall Grade, but which For book reviews in academia see also Academic Journal - Book reviews For the Looney Tunes cartoon see Book Revue. 1992. PP. 85-105.
External links
- Book Report Learn how to plan, organize, develop and present an effective book report.
- Book Summary Write your own report or reviews about books.
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