Writing+to+Evaluate

Chapter 12: “Writing to Evaluate” -“Convincing evaluations rely on selecting criteria and supporting a claim with reasons and evidence.” (Faigley 246). ** Goals of Evaluation ** -to convince readers to agree with your judgment -to convince readers that your judgment is sound by using valid criteria ** Evaluative Claim  ** “SOMETHING is good (or bad, the best or the worst) if measured by these criteria.” (248). ** Criteria for evaluation ** -Practical: useful, works well -Aesthetic: Taste, Appearance, Smell, any sensation -Ethical: Morally fair or just “An evaluative argument may use any or all of these types of criteria, and can emphasize them in different ways.” (248). It is important to consider your readers: What criteria will be most convincing to them? Who would disagree? Can you counter those arguments? ** Keys to evaluations ** -Describe briefly your subject -Explain your criteria -Be fair -Support your judgment with evidence ** An effective evaluation ** (251-255).