This project is a historical and topical search into handwriting evaluation. It includes a statement of the problem; a justification; definitions; a bibliography listed in historical order with annotations on 36 books and articles; and a summary and evaluation of the literature. The conclusion of the paper discusses the importance of being aware of evaluation techniques and tools that can be used to judge students' handwriting skills. The paper closes with three recommendations for teachers: (1) choose a handwriting evaluation scale, method, or tool and use it consistently; (2) have students self check their handwriting by using transparent overlays to evaluate daily progress; and (3) use an evaluation plan as a tool which lends itself to remediation. Thirty-five references are appended. (MS)