INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITING A BOOK REPORT

NOTE:  This is a difference between a book review and a book report.  A book review is a short synopsis of the book.  A book report is a more extensive overview of the book.  Make sure which one your particular assignment calls for.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITING A BOOK REPORT

Your book report should be no more then a five pages and contain the following information in the following format. The final paragraph should sum up the material in the entire book. DO NOT REWRITE THE BOOK.

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Book Report

Course Name - Course Instructor

Student Name

Faith Bible College - Month, Year

Title:           Title of Book                                                   Author: Name of Author
Publisher:   Name of Publisher, City of Publisher                ISBN #: 1234567

Subject:         A brief description: one or two paragraphs summarizing the subject matter

Summary:

     A brief summary about the book, what it covers in subject, does it convey an accurate message about the subject matter, what are the limitations of the work overall, how could the information be applied to daily life.  You are writing an objective commercial based on your perception and opinion of the writing.  If you appreciate the work, why should someone else read it?  Be specific, brief, using no more than the space available on this page.  Do not rewrite the book!

Chapter Summary

   Write a brief synopsis of each chapter:  no more then a couple of paragraphs for each.

Application:

     This is where you get to say how this book impacted you personally. What did you learn from it, did it change your thinking or beliefs in any way? What are your plans for using this information in your future life?