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A Critical Book Review is a thoughtful discussion of a texts’ contents, strengths, and limitations. A critical book review should reflect your capacity to read critically and to evaluate an author’s arguments and evidence. Compose your review—of “No Matter How Loud I Shout: A Year in the Life of Juvenile Court”—as you would any essay, with an argument supported by evidence, and a clear, logical structure.INITIAL STEPS1. Read the book carefully, taking notes on material that you think may be relevant or quotable and on your impressions of the author’s ideas and arguments.2. Determine the author’s principal argument, the chief themes of the text, the kinds of evidence used, and the way in which the author uses them.ORGANIZING THE REVIEW1. In no more than two paragraphs, introduce the book. Give your initial appraisal of the work, including your key observation on the text. This key observation will be your thesis. Try not to begin with a flat statement such as “This book is interesting.” Begin with an anecdote, a challenging quotation, or a key observation.2. (this is the bulk of your paper) Follow with descriptive analysis and evaluation of the text. You may either treat these topics separately, first (and probably easiest way to organize) describing the book’s contents, the author’s argument, presentation, and evidence, and then offering your own evaluation, or you may weave the two together (this way is more difficult—you must be an above average writer to“weave”). In either case:a) clearly set out the author’s purpose in writing the book, and whether or not you think the author has succeeded.b) describe the author’s arguments and the themes of the book, and give your appraisal of their validity and effectiveness.c) describe the sources and evidence the author uses to prove his case, and evaluate their appropriateness and sufficiency. What are the author’s sources? Should the author have used more, or different, sources?d) Comment on the author’s organization and writing style.3. Conclude. Here you may make more general remarks about the text and the ideas presented in it. If you have not already done so, indicate whether youfeel the book is worthwhile, and for what audience. Is the book outstanding? Will it make a lasting contribution to its field, or is it less satisfactory?QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER THROUGHOUT YOUR PAPERAlthough you should not use the following questions as some sort of “laundry” list of things to include, you may wish to consider them as you prepare and write your review.Analysis of ContentWhat is the author’s principal argument? What are her/his conclusions?What does the author choose to emphasize?Does the author’s presentation contradict or refute alternative interpretations?What methods of analysis does the author employ?What sorts of evidence does the author employ?Who is the author? Is he/she qualified to write this work?When was the work written? How relevant is it today?Evaluation of ContentIs the book convincing in style and substance? Why or why not?Does the author accomplish her/his purpose?Is the author fair to his/her subjects,or is the author overly biased? Is the book accurate or misleading?Does the author describe but not analyze?Does the author treat all available data equally well?Are all arguments in the book equally well supported? Is the book marred by generalizations orspeculations?Is the author’s use of evidence adequate and convincing?Does the author omit possible alternative interpretations? Is the author’s approach flexible, or is it dogmatic?Is the book well-organized? Are all parts of the book equally well reasoned and developed?Is the book well written, or is it in some way repetitive, obscure, or confusing?To whom would the book appeal? What audience did the author intend?

iscuss if  you defend or condemn the romantic philosophy. Be sure to include examples from your personal life, thoughts, or actions to support your view.Should government organizations, like the French Academy, exist today?  Should they be able to set some standard, whatever it may be, that all works of art of a certain genre must measure up to in order to be produced.  If so, where and how should censorship come into play.  Why or why not?  Be sure to use at least 2 examples from the modern world of entertainment/pop culture to justify your position.

Discuss a sport law case and how it did or will effect sport

Chris Christie and other former government officials are often hired after they leave office to become pundits for news organizations. What ethical considerations should a news organization have when considering whether to hire a former politician?

Question: White House and Congress, and other politicians, are so preoccupied with winning elections that they have little or no time for governing.” This comment reflects the idea now popular among leading observers of political life in Washington-that elected officials are increasingly engaged in a “permanent campaign,” and that little or nothing of substance can get accomplished under these conditions. What are the characteristics and indicators of the “permanent campaign”? How does the permanent campaign impact on the functions of governing? Is the increased attentiveness to the public and constituencies good for American democracy? Why or Why not?

What is the threat from cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare?  How can nations and institutions defend themselves? Use the link as the source  https://youtu.be/LfPaZ1fzqdg

please write up a page or few paragraphs on the aftermath of the election.  Are you surprised at the results? not surprised? Which states do you think are having the most impact?  Basically just think about all that is going on with the post election stuff and let me know your thoughts.  Sound good?

Research and write about the current state of cash bail in California, include any proposed amendments for 2020 ballot. What is your opinion of cash bail? Two pages (two full pages, no more nor less) Double spaced Standard margins 12 point font ***Please note that the paper doesn’t need any subject title or class name, start writing on line 1 from the top of the paper.

Clearly identify the legislation for sawmills. (Reference needed) What specific sections of the OH&S regs apply? The Act? –      * List the regulations from WCA, OH&S, Forestry, Environmental Protection Laws

1. What was the (unofficial) voter turnout (number and percentage) in Harris County for this election, and how does that compare to the primary election turnout you studied for your political participation assignment? What do you think explains the huge difference? (The precinct-by-precinct canvass report won’t be available yet, so don’t worry about that part) 2. What was the result of the Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3, race? Do you think your virtual client pursued a strategy similar to the one you outlined for him? Did it work? Submit in Word. Cite your sources. (Note: A lot of the numbers you’re using will be preliminary numbers as mail-in ballots drift in and various election irregularities are settled. Don’t worry about that. Use what you can get and do the best you can.) Additional Resources (I’ll post more stuff here after election night) https://www.270towin.com/  (Links to an external site.)  is a great place to compare what’s happening election night to what the polls predicted. https://harrisvotes.com/  (Links to an external site.)  will have all the election night returns for Harris County, including the results of the Precinct 3 Commissioner race. The Texas Secretary of State will have statewide election results as they come in from Texas’ 254 counties: https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections  (Links to an external site.) Previous Next