The 2013 Pearce Award for Excellence in Written Communication
Essay Evaluation Form
Essay Title: ______________________________________________________________________________
Exceptional
Adequate
Weak
Comments
Focus and Organization
The essay should have a clear focus and
should stick to that focus throughout.
The essay should be on the topic “This I
Believe.”
The essay should be logically organized.
Development
The first lines should get the reader’s
attention.
Each point should be made convincingly,
with ample details, examples and/or
explanation.
Voice
The essay projects the writer’s distinct
voice; it does not sound stilted or forced.
Surface Issues
The writer should competently employ
standard written American English
grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
The essay should be between 300 and
500 words (a factor only if you’re trying
to decide between two equally good
essays)
The essay should be entirely the
student’s own work, and any use of
another writer’s work or ideas should
be clearly documented.
Other:
Reviewer’s feedback to the writer:
Please check if any of the following apply: ____First Place
____Second Place ____Honorable Mention