i need to know about criteria in evaluating a subject. the essay is 1400 words long, and i have to use criteria to evaluate the subject, then within that, judge each criterion. is the criterion the facts about the topic, or is it who, when, what...?

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Here's the definition from Dictionary.com:

"a standard of judgment or criticism; a rule or principle for evaluating or testing something."

What subject are you evaluating? We may be able to help you determine the criteria if you post the subject.
Here are some webpages about writing evaluative essays:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/review.htm

http://www.thepaperexperts.com/evaluationessays.shtml

http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/Evaluation.html

http://www.customwritten.com/Writing/evaluationessay.html

As Ms. Sue has said, if you'll repost with your topic/subject, someone here can help you better.

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