Objectives
This paper provides you with an opportunity to explore a particular topic. You will:
Learn more about the area that your book is focused on
Deepen your analytic capacity as you analyze the book and the writer’s perspective as it relates to our course material
Sharpen your writing skills by obtaining practice in academic writing
THE BOOK I WILL BE USING IS: Beatriz Susana Uitts (2022). Sex trafficking of children online: Modern slavery in Cyberspace. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Directions
Book Critique Guidelines
State the theme or the research statement of the book.
Why is the theme discussed in the book?
How is this theme connected to current problems?
Present the authors proposed argument supporting the books’ theme. Provide at least 3 critiques on the book or the theme. Critiques are not necessarily in opposition to each other to the book’s theme, but rather provide multiple perspectives to the understanding of the issue. The critique should be supported by peer-reviewed journal articles (No Wikipedia or online sites).
Integrate the discussion of the book with the critiques.
Reflect on how the book and the process of writing either reinforces or challenges some of your personal beliefs regarding the issue(s) discussed in the book.
Your paper should follow these formatting guidelines:
Do not exceed 10 pages in length (not including cover page and reference pages)
Use 12-point font and one-inch margins
Include 7-9 references to sources with evidence-based research
Not including Wikipedia or online sites
All sources should be cited appropriately using correct APA formatting.
Include headings and subheadings
Conform to APA formatting guidelines (7th edition)
Assessment
Your paper will receive a grade out of 30 and will be graded using the following criteria:
5 for using appropriate formatting, etc.
15 for critical thinking (i.e., the degree to which you provide thoughtful analysis and discussion of the book)
10 for the content of your paper (i.e., the degree to which you meet the requirements of the assignment)
See the rubric for more information.
(30 point final)
Formatting
The degree to which your paper conforms to the page length, citation requirements, and APA formatting requirements (5 pts)
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking
The degree to which you engage with the author and are able to discuss their perspective and evaluate the implicit argument that they are making, and the degree to which you are able to link the content of the book to the material that we have covered in class (15 pts)
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
The degree to which you provide a thorough overview of the book and an in-depth discussion that touches upon the critical thinking points above (10 pts)
This is turned in on TURNITIN, so I need a plagariam and AI checks.
