Grading Rubric for Book Review

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Content

Selection of book for review clearly related/applicable to health professions education;

well organized report of book content; analysis of primary theses of book; ways in which author’s key points are applicable to health professions education; critical analysis of issues raised by author.

Selection of book related to health professions education; succinct presentation of book’s main points; discussion of application to health professions education.

Selection of book minimally related to health professions education; limited presentation of book contents; limited or no application to health professions education.

Writing

Uses language that skillfully communicates meaning of the book review, but does not quote extensively from the author; analysis well written without plagiarizing author’s words; communicates meaning clearly; uses appropriate syntax and grammar.

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys the meaning of the selected book. Language has few errors and limited quotes from book’s author.

Uses extensive quotes from book’s author; unable to capture meaning of book’s author without plagiarizing his/her writing; errors in grammar and syntax.