Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2017
Journal Title or Book Title
The American Historian
Volume
May 2017
Version
Publisher's PDF
Publisher's Statement
Permission has been granted by the publisher to include this article.
Abstract
So, you’ve been asked to write a book review. Consider it an honor, not a burden. Younger scholars, in particular, often consider reviewing an onerous task detracting from their own scholarly research, interests, and desires, or that it takes up too much time. But I would argue that there are important benefits to be derived from writing book reviews. One of the most notable is that reviewing books not only expands one’s personal library of learning, but it also fosters disciplined reading habits. Failing to read and report on books deprives scholars of one of the academic opportunities of being well read in their field.
Related Pillar(s)
Study
Recommended Citation
Howlett, Charles F. Ph.D., "An Important Scholarly Exercise: What it Takes to Write a Valuable Book Review and Why" (2017). Faculty Works: EDU (1995-2023). 29.
https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/edu_fac/29
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