Anyone who made his or her way through high school knows that book reports have always been part of the academic curriculum. These are useful tools in testing the comprehension of a student and in ensuring that the student has actually read the book required. Thus, it is very helpful for a student to be equipped with adept knowledge and skills on how to write good book reports. The following are tips that could be useful for students:
1. Be sure to make an informative introduction. In this part, it is important to mention the title of the book, author name, genre, and publication details. The introduction section should end with a brief overview of the book and of the report itself.
2. Provide an in-depth discussion of the book. There should be an informative description of the book and its contents. Afterward, the opinion about the book and its success should be presented. Furthermore, give an insight on the main themes and the author's intention. It is vital that students give just a brief summary of the book.
3. Present an unbiased analysis of the book. There should be a thorough discussion of the positive points and negative points of the book. At this point, there should be an assessment of the book reviewed. However, every comment should be supported by examples and evidence. Assess whether the author has achieved his or her purpose in writing. Analyze if the writing proved to be effective in conveying the author's meaning. Choose whether to agree or disagree with the arguments of the author and state the reasons. In the end of this section, provide an overall feedback of the book and either recommend it or not to future readers.
4. Wrap up book reports with a forceful conclusion. Be sure to synthesize the whole report on this section. This is also the part where the most important aspect of the report should be reiterated and emphasized.
A Journalism graduate, Janet Weaver knows how difficult it is for students to write book reports. She has been giving seminars and workshops on academic writing for three years now and students often ask her how to write effective scholastic papers. When not on a speaking engagement, Janet loves watching classic movies.