Book Review: Blackaby and Royall Assignment

Instructions on attached documentsBook Review: Blackaby & Royall Assignment InstructionsOverviewTwo book reviews will be completed for two separate grades. The second book review will be over the Blackaby & Royall text. Each book review must be 4-5 full pages and include the following 3 sections: Overview/summary of author’s key pointsPersonal responseApplication to you as a life coachInstructionsEach book review must include an abstract page, title page, and reference page, but these pages are not included in the page count. The paper is to be an original work of the author and written solely for this course. The paper must be written using current APA format and include title, abstract, and reference pages.Must be submitted as a Word document (.doc or .docx). Any references must follow current APA formatting guidelines.Assessment of the AssignmentPlease refer to the grading rubric and instructions for this assignment.The paper must be submitted to the correct link by the deadline of the given week (11:59 pm ET); all late work will fall under the official Graduate School Late policy.Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.Book Review Grading RubricCriteriaLevels of AchievementContent 70%Advanced Proficient DevelopingBelow ExpectationsNot presentSummary28 to 30 pointsThe book is clearly summarized and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the content. Major themes and key points are identified, outlined, and explained.25 to 27 pointsThe book is summarized and demonstrates a basic understanding of the content.  The book’s themes and key points are stated.24 pointsThe summary section needs to be developed more fully. The book’s themes and key points were not clearly stated. The summary did not demonstrate a familiarity with the book.1 to 23 points The summary was poorly written or was not present in the paper.0 pointsNot presentPersonal Response18 to 20 pointsContent is thoroughly analyzed using personal reflection and insight, raising questions, and/or noting strengths/weaknesses based on personal experience.15 to 17 pointsContent includes comparison and contrasts based on personal experience, and/or noting strengths/weaknesses based on personal option. 14 pointsPersonal experience is not logically connected to the content of the book. Lacks interaction between the material and personal insight.1 to 13 pointsPersonal response is very weak or absent. Personal interaction with the content needs significant improvement.0 pointsNot presentApplication18 to 20 pointsThe assignment offers practical applications directly related to the issues addressed in the book.15 to 17 pointsThe assignment offers applications marginally related to topics addressed in the book.14 pointsThe assignment offers applications but lacks connection to the content in the book.1 to 13 pointsThe application section is weak or is not present in the paper.0 pointsNot PresentStructure 30%Advanced Proficient Developing Below ExpectationsNot presentOrganization 9 to 10 pointsAll required elements are included and presented with strong headings and organizational clarity. There are clear transitions between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. The paper meets the page length requirement. 7 to 8 pointsAll required elements are included and organized. There are transitions between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. The paper meets the page length requirement or comes very close.6 points Most required elements are included and are mostly organized. Most paragraphs and sections have transitions. The logical treatment of the topic needs improvement. The paper may not meet the page length requirement.1 to 5 pointsFew or no required elements are included. Few or no transitions exist between paragraphs and sections. There may not be a logical treatment of the topic. The paper does not meet the page length requirement.0 pointsNot presentStyle9 to 10 pointsThe paper properly uses current APA style. Proper headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted correctly. The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are very few spelling and grammar errors. 7 to 8 pointsThe paper consistently uses current APA style with few or no exceptions. Proper headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted with few or no errors. The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are few spelling and grammar errors. 6 pointsThe paper inconsistently uses APA style. Headings, in-text citations, and references are inconsistently formatted. The paper does not consistently reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are spelling and grammar errors.1 to 5 pointsThe paper erroneously uses or does not use APA style. Headings, in-text citations, and references are erroneously formatted or not present. The paper does not reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are spelling and grammar errors.0 pointsNot presentElements9 to 10 pointsThe title page, abstract, and reference page are all accurately presented using current APA formatting. 7 to 8 pointsThe title page, abstract, and reference page predominantly use current APA formatting.6 pointsThe title page, abstract, and reference page marginally use current APA formatting.1 to 5 pointsThe title page, abstract, and reference page are accurately lack current APA formatting.0 pointsNot present