evaluations

evaluations

1. evaluations are everyday arguments, award shows,...

2. criteria of evaluation

   • standards for juding anything, not static
   • focus on unasked questions. Uninformed opinions should not carry the same weight as informed and reason

3. characterizing evaluation

   • quantitative evaluations
     • quantitative arguments rely on criteria that can be measured
   • qualitative evaluations
     • have to make the case rhetorically and convince the audience to accept your standard

4. developing an evaluative argument

   • formulating criteria
     • take time to think and research about your subject
     • put yourself in the audience's position
   • make claims
     • the point of qualifying a statement is to make them responsible and reasonable.
   • presenting evidence
     • more relevant evidence is better
     • don't afraid to concede a point when evidence goes contrary to the overall claim you wish to make
   • considering design and visuals

5. key features of evaluations

   • an evaluative claim that makes a judgment about a person, an idea, or an object
   • the criterion or criteria by which you will measure your subject
   • evidence that the particular subject meets or falls short of the stated criteria

6. guide to write an evaluation

   • finding a topic
     • make a judgment about quality
     • challenge such a judgment
     • construct a ranking or comparison
   • research your topic
   • formulating a claim
   • preparing a prosal
   • getting and giving response
     • the claim
     • evidence for the claim
     • organization and style
     • spelling, punctuation, mechanics, documentation, format