Structure and Content—How is the book organized? What questions does the author try to answer?
Sources—From where does the author get his/her information?
Thesis—What is the main point the author is trying to make? What is the author’s purpose for writing this piece?
Audience–For whom is the book written? What value will they gain from reading the book? What value might the unintended audience find in reading the book?
Literary Style—Why did the author choose to write in this manner?
Assessment—What are the strengths and weaknesses of the text? What are your thoughts, feelings, reactions to what the author says and how the author presents his/her thoughts?
More Questions—What questions does the author leave in your mind? How can you find the answers to these unanswered questions?
Annotated Bibliography—What specific books or resources might you seek to help you answer these questions? Present the reference in proper APA format and include a paragraph that summarizes the content of the work.
