- Understanding Critical Analysis
- Chapter 7 p. 102
Purpose for this essay Evaluation=Argument 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.
Topic Selection - Consumer products
- Tech toys
- Cell phones
- Mp3 players
- Computers
- Video gaming systems
- Clothing Brands
- Automobiles--in a specific class (pick-ups, sports cars, alternative fuels)
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
Develop Criteria=Standards - Standards that every pick-up you look at must meet:
- Gas mileage
- Towing ability
- Design
- Safety
- price
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
- This is one possible, there are 2 others in the book.
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
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