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GENERAL NONFICTION
Definition: This branch of literature comprises works of narrative prose dealing with or offering opinions or
conjectures about facts and reality. General Nonfiction includes, but is not limited to, such topics as humor,
commentary, travel writing, historical accounts, personal narrative, memoirs, and biography. Entries must
have a minimum of 40,000 words to qualify for judging.
Judging Guideline: Entries in General Nonfiction must include significant themes, characters, situations,
and/or other lesbian-oriented content—i.e., literary works about women who love women.
Evaluation Items:
1. Thinking back on the GOLDIE entry you are about to judge, what were your overall impressions, positive
and/or negative?
Using a 10-point scale where “1” means you “Totally Disagree” and “10” means you “Totally Agree,” please
indicate how much you disagree or agree that each of the following statements describes this GOLDIE entry.
2. This nonfiction book has a compelling premise that draws readers in and makes them want to read further.
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3. This nonfiction book broadens the reader’s perspective via fresh, original content that informs, educates,
and/or entertains.
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4. This nonfiction book is clearly organized and stays appropriately on target.
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5. This nonfiction book is written in an engaging style. The writing flows smoothly, with a sufficient variety
of sentence structure and length; the language is fresh, vivid, and original; word choices are effective and
fit the style, tone, and mood of the book; etc.
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