Mans Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Write a 3-4 page double-spaced summary. Include the following:
o A complete cover page (Not counted in the total pages)
o Introduce the subject by including title, author, and theme
o In 2-3 paragraphs briefly describe the books thesis providing supporting evidence.
o Briefly summarize the content. Include the following:
Two accounts of how humor was used as a survival technique in the concentration camps.
Define and describe the roles of the following individuals in the camp hierarchy:
Capos
Moslem
The incurable sick
A brief description of what logotherapy is and the three methods it incorporates to find meaning in life.
o Summarize your impressions of the book with recommendations for other readers. For key points be sure to include in-text page referencing.
EVALUATION 35 points
1. Report addressed all of the above components7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 – 1
2. Student was able to present a logical flow of ideas7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 – 1
3. Paper was free of writing and grammatical mistakes 7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 -1
4. Paper including the cover page followed proper
writing guidelines and referencing7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 – 1
5. Student demonstrated proper interpretation and insight 7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 – 1
TOTAL
I have included a SAMPLE PAPER of exactly how my professor wants this written. It needs to be followed EXACTLY. Every single instruction
Mans Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Write a 3-4 page double-spaced summary. Include the following:
o A complete cover page (Not counted in the total pages)
o Introduce the subject by including title, author, and theme
o In 2-3 paragraphs briefly describe the books thesis providing supporting evidence.
o Briefly summarize the content. Include the following:
Two accounts of how humor was used as a survival technique in the concentration camps.
Define and describe the roles of the following individuals in the camp hierarchy:
Capos
Moslem
The incurable sick
A brief description of what logotherapy is and the three methods it incorporates to find meaning in life.
o Summarize your impressions of the book with recommendations for other readers. For key points be sure to include in-text page referencing.
EVALUATION 35 points
1. Report addressed all of the above components7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 – 1
2. Student was able to present a logical flow of ideas7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 – 1
3. Paper was free of writing and grammatical mistakes 7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 -1
4. Paper including the cover page followed proper
writing guidelines and referencing7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 – 1
5. Student demonstrated proper interpretation and insight 7 – 6 – 5 4 3 – 2 – 1
TOTAL
Additional guidelines for book reviews can be found at
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/bookrev.html
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Andress, William – Winter 2020 – HLSC 425b.pdf
