In general terms, an evaluation argument can be structured like this:
Introduction: Establishes the criteria by which you will evaluate your subject; states the essay’s thesis
Evidence (first point in support of thesis): Supplies facts, opinions, and so on to support your evaluation in terms of one of the criteria you have established
Evidence (second point in support of thesis): Supplies facts, opinions, and so on to support your evaluation in terms of one of the criteria you have established
Evidence (third point in support of thesis): Supplies facts, opinions, and so on to support your evaluation in terms of one of the criteria you have established
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Refutation of opposing arguments: Presents others’ evaluations and your arguments against them
Conclusion: Reinforces the main point of the argument; includes a strong concluding statement