Data Strategy: How to Profit from a World of Big Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence 2nd Edition ISBN-13: 978-1398602601 ISBN-10: 1398602604 by Bernard Marr (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Data-Strategy-Analytics-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/139860

Data Strategy: How to Profit from a World of Big Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence 2nd Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1398602601
ISBN-10: 1398602604
by Bernard Marr  (Author)

The report should be between 1500 and 2000 words

Follow the same format as the other writing assignment template.

WRITING AN BOOK REVIEW FOR AN ACADEMIC PAPER

Step 1: Read the book in it’s entirety

Don’t just read the chapters of the book, but also look at the following: foreword, preface, acknowledgments, references, index etc.
 As you read, take notes in your own words

Note the following:
What is the central question or issue the book addresses? o What is the book’s argument or thesis?
How is the book organized to support this thesis? How are the chapters ordered? Chronologically? Thematically?
Ideally, it is best to read the book twice. The first read-through should be to familiarize yourself with the book and form initial impressions, followed by a break and a second reading to gather evidence to support your conclusions.

Step 2: Evaluate the Book

Once you have read the work, take a few days to evaluate it
Think critically about the work
Evaluate the key arguments, how effectively they were presented and supported, and if they help or fail to help readers to understand a given topic
Consider the following questions
o How and what does this work help us to understand about a time period or issue?

o What types of evidence does the author draw on to support his or her argument?

Does the book do what the author claims it will do?
Are there other types of evidence that the author fails to acknowledge or ignores?
What theoretical perspective does the author work from? How does this shape of affect his/her argument?
Are you convinced by the book? Why or why not?
Appendix A provides a useful format of key areas that should be considered in the evaluation

Step 3: Write the Review

Introduction
Open with a general description of topic/problem addressed in the work
Think of a hook to draw readers in
Background
o Identify the book and author under review with any background

o Time period, region? Question or topic addressed?

o About the author(s)

Basic biographical info about editors of the book
Who are they, what are they known for, what are their qualifications and expertise in the subject
How can the work fit into wider research or career trajectory?

Thesis
o Usually toward the end, provide a succinct, clear evaluation of the book, which is the thesis of your review

What is the main argument of the book
Your evaluation of the book such as strengths and contributions or weaknesses and shortcoming
Why and in what ways the work demonstrates strengths and weaknesses
II. Summary of the Primary Argument(s)

Concisely summarize the book’s argument
If there is an identifiable thesis statement, then directly quote it  Identifies the essential arguments, and briefly summarizes them
Comment on the following:
What is the book’s thesis?
How is it organized? What are the major arguments?
What types of evidence are presented?
Research methods used (if applicable)
Range of material covered in the book
III. Evaluation/Analysis

This section should form the bulk of your review
Explain and develop the evaluation made in your thesis
Use examples and quotations to illustrate and prove your assessment
Give examples of areas where the book did well and areas where it could be improved
Weaknesses are likely to be something the author omitted/did not address in sufficient detail
IV. Conclusion

Concluding statement summarizing your review of the book
What does this work contribute to the field?
What limitations does it possess?
Avenues for future research
How does it contribute to the topic (e.g., culture, time period) studied
Explicitly identify a range of audiences that may appreciate or benefit from the book

Things to Avoid in a Book Review

 Do not simply summarize the work.

Avoid writing a research paper rather than a book review. Remember the goal is to review how the author(s)/editor(s) of a book interpreted an event/topic rather than presenting a research report on the topic yourself.
Make sure to thoroughly read the book before writing your review. If you have not, it will come across in your writing.
Lack of organization; like any academic paper, make sure your book review is logically structured and easy for the reader to follow.
Rather than relying on personal opinions, use reasoned judgments to inform your arguments. Rather than saying a book is “bad” or “good” provide specific evidence to illustrate the book’s strengths and weaknesses.

REFERENCES

Brienza C. (2015). Writing Academic Book Reviews. Inside Higher ED. Available:

https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2015/03/27/essay-writing-academic-book-reviews.

Department of History. (2016). Online History Workbook: How to Write a Book Review. Trent University. Available: https://www.trentu.ca/history/workbook/bookreviews.php.

Lee AD, Green BN, Johnson CD, Nyquist J. (2010) How to write a scholarly book review in a peer-reviewed journal: A review of the literature. The Journal of Chiropractic Education 24(1):57-69.

Smith KG. How to Write a Book Review. Available:

http://www.sats.edu.za/userfiles/Smith,Howtodoabookreview.pdf

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