Describe, analyze and critique others work, whether books, films, websites, interviews, events or museum
collections. Here are a few tips:
Do not cite sources. Source information on the subject being reviewed should be placed in the title or text of the
review. No cover or title page is necessary, just the name of the work as a title. Typically, reviews do not use I or
me much, until the analysis and conclusion. An introductory paragraph states the subjects significance and source.
Then, several paragraphs describe the works structure and content. An easy way to include the necessary analysis
(30% of the grade) is to write a paragraph about the works good points and another about its bad points, areas that
could be improved or what you would have liked to have seen/seen more. Reviews that are all positive or all negative
are seldom taken seriously. But your opinion should be clear. Finally, a concluding paragraph, restates the works
significance (include its significance to you) and gives your recommendation for who would best benefit from it.
A Web Site This must include:
(1) the sites title
(2) the URL address of the site
(3) a description of the person/organization responsible for the site
(4) the size of site, a posted article is not large enough to be reviewed as a site, unless it has multiple hyperlinks.
(5) a description of the contents of site, include comments on your favorite and least favorite aspects
(6) the maps and illustrations on the site, and their usefulness
(7) comments on the sites bibliography (sources) and links
(8) comments on the site and its usefulness, accuracy and technical quality
(9) recommendation- who should/should not use it.
Important Note: Web site reviews cover an entire web site, not just an article or page.
A Film This must include:
(1) the film’s title
(2) the company and year produced
(3) the names of its producer, director, leading actors/narrators
(3) a brief summary of the contents of the film
(4) comments on the film’s technical qualities
(5) your conclusions on the film and its usefulness, accuracy and quality.
(6) recommendation- who should/should not see it.
An Interview:
The fact that the source is an interview should be clear and the person interviewed and, in parentheses, the place and date of the
interview noted.
Interview with Joe Paterno (Berks Campus, September 1, 2010).
Interview with Joe Paterno (telephone, September 1, 2010).
Interview with Joe Paterno (e-mail, September 1-5, 2010).
An Event/Site This must include:
(1) a description of the event/site and the students participation/visit, including place (address), date and time.
(2) a discussion of its general significance
(3) a discussion of its personal significance
(4) student opinion and analysis
(5) recommendation- who should/should not go to it.
My Movie Review is on the boxing match/event of Muhammad Ali going into Africa and being titled of “The rumble in the jungle” Give an idea of the plot, integrate the history of Africa and why was this fight so important. Speak to the camera quality and the visuals. Whose is the audience for this. Include the message of this fight and why was so important back then. Sources can be located on YouTube or articles on the web
Thank you
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