Evaluation

When discussing what makes a good NFL quaterback some of the criteria that should be used to evaluate the choice should include:

1. Record breaking number of passing yards
2. Record breaking number of touchdown passes
3. Ability to read the defense quickly, find the wide reciever or tight-end immediately and make the split-second decision on what should be done.
4. Not be afraid to do something daring, like pass well to someone well covered and have faith in them
5. Be able to recognize the possibility of a blitz and still execute the play successfully.

These are all things that are necessary for a quarterback to be excellent instead of just average.

Now if I were to evaluate spoken word poetry, which I know nothing about, I would want to research this topic using poetry archives that include performances, the library, and perhaps even visiting a coffee house on the weekends! Once I do these things, I will be able to come up with criteria that would defend my evaluation of a great spoken word poet.