critical review

critical review please use this book Greenblatt, Stephen. The Swerve: How the World Became Modern. New York: WW Norton, 2011. Student/Group Name(s) Course Date Assignment WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC Content/Development (50%) Subject Matter: • Key elements of assignments covered • Content is comprehensive/accurate/persuasive • Displays an understanding of relevant theory • Major points supported by specific details/examples • Research is adequate/timely • Writer has gone beyond textbook for resources Higher-Order Thinking: • Writer compares/contrasts/integrates theory/subject matter with work environment/experience • At an appropriate level, the writer analyzes and synthesizes theory/practice to develop new ideas and ways of conceptualizing and performing Organization (20%) • The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points • Central theme/purpose is immediately clear • Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow • Subsequent sections develop/support the central theme • Conclusion/recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper Style/Mechanics (30%) Format--10% • Citations/reference page follow guidelines • Properly cites ideas/info from other sources • Paper is laid out effectively--uses, heading and other reader-friendly tools • Paper is neat/shows attention to detail Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling--10% • Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation are followed • Spelling is correct Readability/Style--10% • Sentences are complete, clear, and concise • Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied structure • Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections help maintain the flow of thought • Words used are precise and unambiguous • The tone is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment