Identification of Review

Place all of the information about the book at the top of your review (if you do not know information, price, for example, please indicate this). This information should be double-spaced.

• Title of the book
• Edition number (if other than first)
• Author/authors of the book
• City, state (if necessary for identification), publisher, and date of publication
• Number of pages
• Price
• ISBN (usually found on back cover)

Generally, the review should be about 250 words (one to two typed, doubled-spaced pages).

Begin the review with an "attention-grabbing" sentence that will encourage the reader to continue. It may be a general statement about the book. Often the preface will indicate the book's purpose or style and the table of contents will summarize or highlight subject matter organization which the author considers appropriate. These may be helpful in developing your introductory statement.

Comment on the style of the book, including its readability and scope. Identify the audience for which the book is most appropriate as well as how it would be useful for them. Describe the book's format and other physical characteristics. Determine if the book is organized in a useful fashion. Evaluate the completeness and appropriateness of the text as well as other features, such as the bibliography, illustrations, and index.

Objectively discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the book. Avoid general statements. Be specific in a way that will help readers determine if the book will be useful to them. For example, don't say, "The chapter on psychiatric emergencies is of special interest." Say why it is of special interest.

Avoid criticizing a book for omission of information which is common to the practice in your own hospital or geographical area. However, constructive criticism and discussion of valid omissions, inaccuracies, or erroneous information is important. Our purpose is to inform potential buyers of the book of its strengths and weaknesses.

If you feel the book has no significant value for ED nurses, please confer with the book review editor before proceeding with the review.

Please sign your review, and include your title, degrees, present position, and place of employment.

Any questions? Write/call:
Annie Kelly
77 Rolling Ridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(800) 900-9659 ext. 4044