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Mon Oct 15, 2018 TAMUK

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Today we will:

1. Discuss the Sample Eval Essay. "The Burden of Laughter."

Get into groups of three share the evaluative claims you, counter claims and, counter of the counter claims.

2. Review Argument of Evaluation

Explicating Argument of Evaluation

3. Thesis Review.

Formulating Claim Answer the following questions

What exactly is my opinion? Where do I stand?
Can I make my judgement more clear-cut?
DO I need to narrow or qualify my claim?
By what standards will I make my judgement?
Will readers accept my criteria, or will I have to defend them, too? What criteria might others offer?
What evidence or major reasons can I offer in support of my evaluations?

NOW, pleae revisit working thesis

Remember your thesis should be a complete statement. I will offer suggestions so you can refine your statement. A solid thesis is the foundation of a good paper.

Make a claim of evaluation and state the reasons that support it. (be specific)

4. Your outline is due today.

It would be grand if you would have a hard copy, so I can look at them now and get them back to you.

Some notes about checking the thesis

identifies the topic of the essay,
states the main points developed in the essay,
clarifies how all of the main points are logically related, and
conveys the purpose of the essay.

Some points to look for in the outline

Intro. Hook, thesis, supporting statements, lead into brief history.
History of topic. Do they have these outlined. Do you have a good sense of what is going on, and what
A good evaluation outline will have strong viewpoints; this is an opportunity to be opinionated about the subject matter.
What is there structure to present information? Can it be determined? Is it better to go in chronological or from least to greatest of importance?
Make sure sentences and details make sense. Details should be presented clearly and the essay follows proper format structure.
Do they have sources within the outline? Citations? Do you have a good sense they have enough evidenciary support?