Book Reports
Introduction
Book Reports are formal pieces of writing that explore a particular book or novel in depth. While a major component of the report is to analyse the context of the author and the writing of this text, it is equally important to evaluate the purpose of plot devices, use literary criticism to reconsider the text, and deduce insights or teachings from the text.
Sections/Components
There are key sections and components that need to be included in a legal inquiry report.
Title page
Contents
Background context (what is the author and publication's context)
Scope (what are the issues, topics and themes covered in the book)
Author's style (what tone or structure is used)
Narrative (what occurs in the plot, and what purpose does it serve)
Literary analysis (what criticisms can be applied to the text and what do these uncover)
Insights (what lessons can be taken from the text, or from criticisms of the text)
Examples
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Tips and Tricks
Some key points to consider when writing a legal report:
use third person pronouns
use evaluative and analytical language
use cohesive devices to synthesis examples and claims
ensure the layout/fonts/colours of the report are easy to follow (headings, subheadings, etc)