Desert Exile

An introduction should capture succinctly information of the author and the content of the book (20%)
Body: There should be a brief description of the book. Breaking the book down to sections or chapter can be a good idea. What each section/chapter is about and how they are articulated as a whole (30%)
Body: Analyses/critique on several main “themes” of the book. Why are they important to know? How can they be read/ interpreted? How well does the author position herself in the book? How much does her view reflect the historical incidents and the social injustice/ cultural discrimination in the past and/or the present? (30%)
A conclusion should voice the reviewer’s reading of the book? What are the strength points and the weak points? How could the author have bettered the book? Who are the audience of this book? (20%)

DOs and DON’Ts:
Do make sure to check your paper carefully for typos and grammar mistakes. They’re manageable for a 1000-word review.
Ask someone to proofread your piece
Use correct writing style. Don’t be creative about it
Be meticulous about small things such as stapling the paper, double spacing the entire piece, and leave room for feedback (one-sided printing is recommended). A paper without a name is obviously annoying
Write clearly! If you’re not sure you understand what you write or the way you convey your ideas in the paper, chances are nobody can
1000 words should be understood as anywhere near that vicinity, from 950 to 1100. Any less or more should be revised to follow the requirement. Put a word count on top of your paper.
Don’t wait until the last hours to write and/or to print out your reviews. They usually come out cursory in every way
Don’t make “innocent” yet offensive mistake such as typing “asian americans” or “china.” Be sensitive and attentive about such things
Don’t ever FABRICATE historical events, legal issues, or social facts. Be an avid and rigorous researcher!
Don’t try to get things from easy sources of googling!