Evaluation Arguments X Is (Is Not) a Good Y

Overview n Criteria-Match Structure n Problem of Standards

Criteria (Writing Arguments, pp ) n Determine a category for the object being evaluated. n Determine the purpose or function of the category. n Determine criteria based on the purpose or function. n Give relative weights to the criteria.

Organizing the Argument n Criteria and match separate – Intro – State and develop criteria – Apply criteria – Conclude n Criteria and match interwoven – Intro – State and apply criterion 1 – State and apply criterion 2 – State and apply criteria 3, 4, 5, etc. – Conclude