Self Evaluation Template

Self Evaluation Template

1) What score do you think you deserve? Here is the rubric:

2 points - The first draft is thoughtful and a good start to an effective persuasive essay. It demonstrates an understanding of the classical argument.

1 point - The student completes a first draft that demonstrates an understanding of the classical argument

0 points - The first draft is inadequate

I think I deserve 2 points. I researhed a lot about my thesis and used appropriate evidences, statistics and experts' opinions.  

 

2) What did you do well?

 I think my narration is strong. There are evolutionary theory and physiological facts that help readers understand my argument.

3) What could you have done better?

I think my narration would be better if I added the history of sugar consumption. If I stated the history of trading sugar, and the definition of sugar exactly, my narration would be better. Moreover, I think it would be better if I write more in my introduction. Considering the whole text, I think I need to write more in my introduction.

4) Which part of the classical argument did you use the best?

 I think especially the evolutionary reason for children's preference for sugar is related to the chapter human mind in Harvard Sampler. Therefore, I think I used this part the best.

 
5) Which part of the classical argument did you use the most poorly?

I think my refutation lacks the ability to persuade people. I did not use the statistics or experts' opinions of the opposite side. I used only my expectations that the opponents might think like that. Therefore, I think I need to add specific data and experts' opinions in my refutation.

6) What's your strategy to make your second draft better?

To make my second draft better, I will write more in my introduction, and I will add the history of trading sugar in my narration. Also, I will add experts' opinions and specific data of the opponents' arguments in my refutation. Moreover, I will rewrite my conclusion more impressively.