For the final paper, keep in mind that the critical review should be ~4-5 pages in length (maximum), not including the title page and the reference list. The idea is not to present a standard research paper. Instead, a critical review asks you as the reader to really engage with the materials. You should understand the time frame in which the text was published, which may include research on the economic situation and politics of the time. You should understand a bit about the author, what they studied or did as a vocation, how their childhood influenced their world view, and what mark they left on the field of environmental science and perhaps even the world at large. You should also explain whether the book was contentious and how it was received. This is a critical review, and you need to understand all aspects of this book.
One suggestion I see quite routinely in getting an author ready for writing a critical review is to read and re-read the book as many times as possible. The more familiar you are with the book, the easier time you will have diving into the content for the review. As for formatting, be sure that you follow APA style for the paper itself and the references used throughout the text and in the reference list. Our library has some fantastic resources to help you through APA citation style. The structure of the paper should include an Introduction (note in APA style, you do not generally include a heading for the introduction) followed by three separate sections (i.e., Content, Delivery Style, and Assessment) and then a cohesive and persuasive Conclusion. Each of these sections should be a minimum of a paragraph, but it is expected that the Assessment will make up the bulk of the paper and should include several key points that you identified. The Assessment section is where you offer the real critique of the book. Be sure that you read the materials available in the Lessons throughout the course on the sections and style of a critical review, as this is not a research paper or a summary of the book. Keep in mind that the Assessment section should not be pure opinion. Yes, you will offer a critique of the book, but this must be supported by other writings, evidence from outside sources, etc.
Submit the critical review paper in the Assignments section. Note that this course uses turnitin software, and all papers will be run through this service. Students can review the turnitin report after submission