The Tenth Good Thing about Barney, Judith Viorst Homework Help

The Tenth Good Thing about Barney, Judith Viorst

2. Given what you have learned in this course, discuss some significant aspects of the story that you felt were interesting or compelling. Next, outline which age group it might be best suited to (does this fit with the age group that was indicated on the cover or in book reviews – why or why not?) (20%).

3. Review the theoretical concepts of the book (i.e., concepts that have been covered in the course material). Integrate the ideas presented in the book with these course concepts in a clear and concise manner. Discuss whether you agree or disagree with how the various concepts are presented, your personal reactions to what has been discussed in the book, and how it might correlate with your own personal/professional experiences. (20%)

4. Share personal reflections on the contents of the book, such as how you felt while reading the book. Also, please include specific information about such things as use of colour, artwork, language etc. (20%)

5. Briefly state if you think the book would be useful, or unhelpful, in certain contexts or populations, for instance nurses, clergy, family members, across cultures, teachers and why. Do you feel that important information could be aIDed to make it more helpful, was it an appropriate amount, or was too much information given? (20%)

6. The book review is to be a maximum of 5-7 typed pages, (not including title and reference pages), double spaced, and is to follow APA guidelines. Overall presentation, organization, and writing style are important. If you are unsure of APA format, you may go to the library and ask for a handout, go online to the library web page, or use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition. (10%)