PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!! HARD GRADING PROFESSOR! NO PLAGIARISM
Write a 700-1000 review of the selected book using the following guide:
Introduction – including what is found in the review, why the book was selected, etc.
Synopsis of the book – description of the book’s contents
General Theme— A brief statement about what you felt was the author’s general theme. What exactly does the work contribute to the overall topic of this course? What general problems and concepts in your discipline and this course does the author engage?
Several paragraphs on what you learned from the book or readings and how you will apply this experience (negative or positive) in your professional career, family, or on a personal basis. What significance does this have in your studies or personal life? How will this information help you in the future? Improve work performance? How did it change your point of view?
Reference Page — Use the text + 2 credible or peer sources in your book review.
Book List: The following books may be used:
Schachter-Shalomi, Zalma. From Age-ing to Sage-ing
Thomas, Bill Second Wind–Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and More Connected Life
Zeisel, John. I’m Still Here: A Breakthrough Approach to Understanding Someone Living with Alzheimer’s
Callahan, Maggie and Patricia Kelley. Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs & Communications of the Dying.
NOTE: No ‘double-dipping’. Papers or work previously submitted as work product by the student at UAB are not accepted.
RUBRIC:
1
Content – provides a comprehensive discussion of the book selected and provides a substantive response to each identified element.
7 points
2
Correct grammar and spelling
1 point
3
Paper length and format per APA including correctly formatted in-text citations and references
1 point
4
Use of three references
1 point
