Evaluation Essay
Evaluation 1 Essay
Watch the film, American Holocaust, and write an essay evaluating it on the following criteria: Is it informative, credible, persuasive, entertaining?
Evaluation 2 Essay
Watch the film, Out of the Mist, and write an essay evaluating it on whether or not it is informative, credible, persuasive, and entertaining.
Comparison/Contrast Essay
After writing two evaluation essays on these videos, combine those essays into one five-paged comparison/contrast essay evaluating the effectiveness of both clips.
Example of Excellent Evaluation Paragraph
Click the following file to view a chapter on paragraphs. Scroll to page three to see a college student's evaluation of Magic Johnson.
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Evaluation Essay Model 1
Introduction including a thesis statement that gives a general evaluation of video + the list of criteria Definition of first criterion + evaluation of film’s incorporation of first criterion Definition of second criterion + evaluation of film’s incorporation of second criterion Definition of third criterion + evaluation of film’s incorporation of third criterion Definition of fourth criterion + evaluation of film’s incorporation of fourth criterion Conclusion |
Evaluation Essay Model 2
Introduction including a thesis statement that gives a general evaluation of video + the list of criteria Paragraph defining each criteria Evaluation of film’s incorporation of first criterion Evaluation of film’s incorporation of second criterion Evaluation of film’s incorporation of third criterion Evaluation of film’s incorporation of fourth criterion Conclusion |
Sample Student Essays
David Syphus wrote a great Evaluation 1 Essay. Click the following file to study his techniques.
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Monty Dunn's Evaluation 2 Essay is another example of student writing at its best. Click the following file to analyze his essay on the documentary about slavery in the Ivory Coast.
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And here is Tamara Winder's take on the chocolate video.
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