This document provides guidance on writing a book or article review. It explains that a review analyzes the quality, meaning and significance of a work. It should examine the author's purpose, content and authority, and strengths and weaknesses. The review typically includes a summary of the main points and an analysis of the work's merits and limitations. The document offers tips for each section, such as keeping the summary brief, citing examples to support analysis, and considering the work's thesis, sources, biases and contributions. Sample outlines and references are also provided.