1. Writing the Evaluation Essay Understanding Critical Analysis Chapter 7 p. 102

2. Purpose for this essay You will make a claim that the item you choose to evaluate is the best, the most, perfect choice in its class or category  Example: jeans, mp3 players, TV comedy, or any other consumer item

3. Evaluation=Argument  In this essay you will judge an item and make a recommendation to your audience  Try to convince them to use the product that you feel is best

4. Evaluation VS. Opinion  Your purpose in this essay will be to make a value judgment and support that value judgment with clear standards and specific evidence.  Goal in this essay is not only to express your viewpoint about a product, but persuade your audience to accept your judgment.

5. Topic Selection  Consumer products  Cosmetics  Types of foods  Tech toys  Cell phones  Mp3 players  Computers  Video gaming systems  Specific games  Clothing Brands  Automobiles--in a specific class (pick-ups, sports cars, alternative fuels)

6. Developing Sub Points  Write a compare/contrast of two items in the same class or category  Presidential candidates  Ford pick-up VS. Chevy  Show the similarities/differences, strength/weaknesses  Do an analysis of one item: why the Ford F150 is your choice after reviewing all other pick-ups in the same class

7. Develop Criteria=Standards  Standards that every pick-up you look at must meet:  Gas mileage  Towing ability  Design  Safety  price

8. Organizing the Outline: Prewriting (required)  Create a Criteria log to help organize your and plan the essay  List your criteria  Gather your evidence  Make your judgment about each criteria

9. Conclusion Compare/Contrast Definition of Criteria Description of Subject Introduction Page 103 This is one possible, there are 2 others in the book. Strengths and Weaknesses of Criteria

10. Assignment-Evaluation  You pick a topic  You MUST have 3 outside sources for this paper and a one quote per body paragraph=no grade without it!  Work Cited Page (ABC Order)  TNR/Ariel/Dble Spce/12 font  1,500-2,000 words (2-3pages)  Due on Wednesday 3/3/13  Worth 140 points