Evaluative

Statements or
Essays
Evaluative Statements or Essays
- Is giving a better explanation to show the strengths
or weakness of something.
- It present a value judgment based on set of criteria
- It is about giving a sound judgment that can be
backed up by proofs.
Three parts of evaluative essay:

1. The judgment or the overall opinion

2. The criteria or the reasons for the
opinion
3. The evidence to support it
Main Components of Evaluative Essay

1. Introduction
2. Background information
3. Criteria
4. Conclusion
1. Introduction
This is where the writer gives his or her overall opinion or
judgment in the form of thesis statement.

Thesis statement:
The excellent story, the captivating scenes and the engaging
plot, makes it a must see film.s
2. Background information
It gives the readers an idea of what the writer is talking
about. This can be a brief summary if it is a book or
movie. This way, your readers are able to understand
exactly your point.
3. Criteria
Something that is used as a reason for making a judgment or decision.
You need at least two to three strong criteria to support you claim and
prove your thesis statement.
Ex:
a. Movie criteria: plots, actors, scenery, dialogue, humor musical tone.
b. Restaurant criteria: food served, service, quality, atmosphere, price.
4. Conclusion
It summarizes the points made in the body of your
essay.
Evaluative Essay Outline
Paragraph 1: Introduction
use an opening sentence
describe your topic
list the criteria in evaluating your topic
Paragraph 2: Description of Criterion 1s
restate criterion 1
give your opinion on how topics meets the criterion
provide supporting evidence to support you opinion
give a statement that defends against counterarguments
Paragraph 3: Description of Criterion 2
Paragraph 4: Description of Criterion 3
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
think of a metaphor or simile that will make the reader understand your opinion
Restate your opinion
End with a great lasting thought based on your opinion.
 Steps in writing Evaluative Essays (TutorVista.com)
1. Choose a topic that you have enough knowledge.
2. Formulate the thesis.
3. Think of the conditions that you are going to make sound
judgment.
4. Find supporting evidence to prove your point of view.
5. Prepare a rough draft, organize the criteria and the evidence found.
6. Follow the classic structure.
Making Evaluative Statements Clear
Unclear Statements Clear Statements
Learner attainment is Full time learner
consistently high. attainment is well
above national
comparators. (65%
against a sector of 54%)
 Unclear Statements Clear Statements
The effectiveness of support The effectiveness of support
services is regularly reviewed. service is reviewed on a termly
basis and outcomes are
reported to the governing
body.
 Unclear Statements Clear Statements
Targets areas of provision are set and Targets for recruitment, social inclusion,
monitored annually. retention, attainment, qualification
framework attainment, income and
expenditure are set at course and
program/ occupational level.
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