PPP - What is an evaluation?

Bridget took us through writing evaluations for this lecture, i made sure i wrote down everything she said cause i do think im ok at writing essays but i know that i need to use bigger words and be more professional at writing to get higher marks and get me ready for the creative industry's.

She made so very good point's like -

• DON'T ISSUME - always revert back to the brief
• Be honest
• Make comparisons  
• LANDMARKS - (main points - beginning, middle and end)
• Describe
• Quote
• Compare
• Impact

Using this small list of bullet points you can structure a very strong evaluation where everything is included and analysed.

She showed us a few diagrams too which have helped me a lot like the one below.

A simple case of thinking before you start writing.

She then moved on to talk about language and learning styles. She asked us to figure out what style you think is your's. I worked mine out as DOING (and writing a little bit.) Personally i find screen shooting very helpful - this is doing, writing and a picture.
Another few good points that she made were -

• ORGANISE YOUR THOUGHTS
• STRENGTHS, WEAKNESS'S
• DO IT ALL IN ONE GO
• USE KEY EVENTS AS HEADINGS
• UPGRADE YOUR LANGUAGE

Lastly she showed us another diagram (at the bottom of 2nd page) that told us how many words of parts we showed have to make up a 1,000 word evaluation as an example. This has really helped me to organise my thoughts and plan my essay before jumping straight into it. 

Research and planning help a lot with writing essays and i've taken a lot away from this lecture - Now i just have to apply what I've learnt to every single one.