The Evaluative Essay needs to be on the Ted Talk Video listed below.
Introduction (background information)
Who is the speaker? What qualifications, expertise, and experience does the speaker possess?
What is the title of the talk? When was it originally delivered?
What is the primary topic?
What is the speaker’s tone, and from what angle does the speaker approach the topic?
What is the speaker’s main purpose? What does the speaker hope to achieve?
How does the speaker introduce the topic and engage the audience?
Overall, how effective or ineffective is the talk? Note: The answer to this question is your thesis statement.
Evidence (support for your thesis)
What types of evidence does the speaker use: examples, anecdotes, statistics, facts?
Evaluate the evidence: is it credible, timely, and relevant? Why, or why not?
What presentation choices does the speaker make while delivering the message? Consider the use of images or other visual aids, vocal qualities, humor, body language, and their connection with the audience.
Conclusion
How does the speaker conclude the talk in an effective and memorable way?
What is your overall judgment of the argument’s quality based on your answers to the previous questions?
