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EVALUATION ESSAY (EVALUATING A "PRODUCT") – GRADING SHEET
Writer:
Evaluation Areas
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Very Good to
Excellent
Good Fair Improvement
Needed to
Inadequate
Introduction – Presentation of the
Main Issue – Does the opening raise a
legitimate issue or set of issues about the
"product" (etc.), to energize the essay and get
readers interested? In other words, does the reader
grasp the purpose of the evaluation and a good
reason for reading the essay?
Thesis – Is the thesis clear and specific? Does it
express the essence of your evaluation? Are your
key points included, so that the structure of the
essay is mapped out for readers?
Thesis Support and Analysis - Is the
evaluation (i.e., thesis support) objective, detailed,
coherent, and convincing? Are facts, examples,
convincing reasons, and testimonials used for
support and illustration? Does the essay have
problem-solving relevance?
Overall Organization & Coherence - Is
the essay organized and easy to follow? Does it
show that the writer has a solid grasp of the
important parts of the essay and their respective
functions ?
Grammar & Mechanics (Readability &
Editing):
Paragraphing and Paragraph Transitions
Subject-Verb Agreement
Verb Tenses and Verb Forms
Sentence Punctuation—Fragments,
Run-ons, Fused Sentences
Clarity of Expression:
Wording and Word Choice; Idioms and Usage
Pronoun Reference and Agreement
Grade and Comments: