Evaluative statement

• Evaluative Statement


  A statement that states one's sound judgement about something through writing which is supported by reasons and evidence. It also presents the strengths and weaknesses of something based on a set of criteria which needs to be factual, substantial, and unbiased.
• How to Formulate an Evaluative Statement

  1. Read the entire text carefully and critically to understand and check for possible fallacies

  2. Formulate assertions and counterclaims

  3. Begin with the positives before pointing out the negatives

  4. Suggest solutions or suggestions on how to improve the written material and provide justification

  5. Keep feedback concise and precise

  6. Write feedback with care and diligence
• Assertion

  A declarative sentence that gives one's belief about something else as if it is true though it may not be. It is expressed as an argument.
• Types of Assertions


  • Fact
  • Convention
  • Opinion
  • Preference
• Fact

  A statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research.
• Convention


  A way in which something is done similar to traditions and norms. Its truthfulness can be verified only by reference to historical precedents, laws, rules, usage, and customs.
• Opinion


  A statement based on facts but is difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.
• Preference

  A personal choice in which the writer is under no obligation to support or prove the truthfulness of the statement.
• Counterclaim

  A claim made to rebut a previous claim. To rebut means to contradict someone's statement through a formal argument. They provide a contrasting perspective to the main argument.