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Hey Sajjad1994 ! thanks for your evaluation. This is my 2nd essay that I am getting evaluated and I see the paragraph transitions point repeatedly. Can you please suggest some pointers on how to make smoother paragraph transitions?

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AWA Score: 5.5 out of 6

Coherence and Connectivity: 5.5
The essay is generally well-structured and coherent. It effectively presents the main points and ideas in a logical sequence, connecting them with transitional phrases. However, there are a few instances where the essay could benefit from smoother transitions between points.

Word Structure: 6
The essay demonstrates a strong command of language and vocabulary. The sentences are clear and well-structured, and the writer effectively conveys their ideas. There are no significant issues with word structure.

Paragraph Structure and Formation: 5.5
The essay is divided into clear paragraphs, each addressing a specific point. However, there could be more clarity in the transition between paragraphs. Additionally, the essay could be improved by using topic sentences at the beginning of each paragraph to provide a clear roadmap for the reader.

Language and Grammar: 5.5
The essay generally maintains good language and grammar throughout. There are a few minor grammatical issues and awkward phrasings that could be polished for better clarity and fluency. For instance, "the business section of the local newspaper is pondering" could be rewritten for more concise expression.

Vocabulary and Word Expression: 6
The vocabulary and word expression in the essay are strong. The writer uses a varied and appropriate range of vocabulary to convey their ideas effectively. There are no significant issues in this regard.

Overall, the essay provides a well-reasoned analysis of the argument's flaws, but it could benefit from minor improvements in terms of paragraph transitions and grammatical clarity.

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The business section of the local newspaper is pondering over the reason why a foreign company is not able to attract the customers of a legacy and long term competitor in the market despite copying the product and pricing it less. The author wonders whether the lack of noise made by the copy is the reason but later dismisses it stating foreign cars sell as well as their American counterparts though they are quieter than the latter. The author infers from the television advertisements of motorcycle X that its unique selling points are durability and sleek lines, not the noisiness. However, there are several aspects the author has missed and the line of reasoning is faulty.

Firstly, the author uses the case of cars to determine customer preferences of motorcycles. There is no mention of any reason/evidence that those who prefer quiet cars will also prefer quiet motorcylces. The author misses the point that different types of vehicles will have different types of customers who will look for different things. What might appeal to one customer segment might not appeal to another. All these things are not taken into account by the argument. The argument instead chooses to focus on noisiness aspect alone.

Secondly, the television advertisements tell a different story about noisiness. Ads of motorcycle X have voice overs or rock music rather than engine roar on the sound track. This implies that the american company probably feels X makes too much of a noise and thus it might avert customers from buying the vehicle. However, the author interprets this wrongly that foreign company failed to attract customers beacuse the product does not make loud noise. Therefore, the foreign product lacks something when compared to motorcycle X.

Finally, The Ads highlight motorcycle X's durability and sleek lines. While the sleek lines can be copied if one copies the design properly, durability depends on how the product is made and with what materials. Since foreign company sells their motorcycle for a lower price, evidence on where they have done the cost cutting can give insights into what their appraoch and whether their approach affected the features (durability and sleek lines) that attract the customers the most.

Therefore, the author's reasoning still requires a holistic approach and thinking about the situation from different angles. Relevant evidence will help make this analysis easier and can strengthen the author's argument.

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Sajjad1994 can you please evaluate my AWA?
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Hi

Sajjad1994 can you please rate my take on this AWA question?

The argument claims that one foreign company has copied the design of the popular Motorcycle X, which has been manufactured in United States for over 70 years and is selling it for less price. Nevertheless, the company has failed to attract the customer base of Motorcycle X. Main reason cited behind this scenario is the lack of exceptional noise made by Motorcycle X. However, the argument also claims that there could be many other reasons behind this situation. For instance, foreign cars tend to be much more quiet than similar American made cars but sell least as well. Another reason supported by an television advertisement is its sleek lines and not its noisiness and the ads have voice overs or rock music rather than engine roar on the soundtrack. Stated in this way, the argument makes ambiguous claim. The conclusion of the argument is based on frivolous assumption for which no proper rationale is provided in the argument which makes it weak and unconvincing and has several flaws.

Firstly, the argument readily assumes that the only reason for low sales of the motorcycle by the foreign company was that the copied Motorcycle does not make the same exceptional and loud noise made by Motorcycle X. This statement is a stretch. For example, there could be many other reasons that accounts for low sales of foreign company’s motorcycle despite selling it at low prices. One such reason could be the purpose for which the motorcycle was initially designed. Maybe, Motorcycle X was made in keeping in mind the roads of United States and accompanying ancillary features which the motorcycle made by the foreign company lacks. The argument could have been considerably strengthened if it had explicitly stated solid premise rather than relying on some baseless assumptions.

Secondly, the argument also specifies that one reason highlighted by an television advertisement could be one such case for the low sales of the motorcycle. However, no clear rationale has been cited in the argument to support its claims and just because an advertisement had highlighted that the durability and sleek lines are the prime reasons behind such situation and supported his claims by using voice overs or rock music rather than engine roar on the soundtrack, the claim does not become stronger. This is a vague and unsupported claim as the argument does not show any correlation between durability and sleek lines of the design of Motorcycle X and motorcycle made by the foreign company. If the argument had provided solid premise due to which such stance has been highlighted in an advertisement, then the argument could have been a lot clearer.

Finally, argument has not provided proper rationale regarding the low sales of the motorcycle made by the foreign company and has relied on baseless assumptions. Without convincing answers to these questions, one is left with an impression that the argument is more of a wishful thinking rather than a substantive evidence.

In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above mentioned reasons and is therefore, inconclusive. If the author have supported his claims with the proof, the argument could have been considerably strengthened. In order to assess the merits of a particular situation, knowledge of all contributory factors is requisite. However, the claims made in the argument are made without proper judgement and knowledge. Therefore, without this information the argument remains unsubstantiated and open to debate.
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AWA Score: 5 - 5.5 out of 6

Coherence and connectivity (5.5/6):
The essay is generally well-organized and coherent. Each paragraph follows a logical progression of ideas, with clear connections between them. The writer effectively uses transitional phrases like "Firstly" and "Secondly" to guide the reader through the analysis. The flow of ideas contributes to the overall coherence of the essay.

Word structure (5.5/6):
The essay demonstrates a strong command of word structure. Sentences are well-constructed, and the vocabulary used is precise and appropriate. There is a good variety of sentence structures, contributing to the overall clarity and effectiveness of the writing. The essay effectively conveys complex ideas without unnecessary complexity.

Paragraph structure and formation (5.5/6):
Paragraphs are well-structured, each addressing a specific aspect of the argument. The introduction provides a clear overview of the main flaws in the argument, and subsequent paragraphs explore these flaws in detail. The conclusion summarizes key points and suggests a direction for further evaluation. Overall, the essay employs paragraph structure effectively to present a well-organized analysis.

Language and Grammar (5/6):
The language used is clear and grammatically sound. There are a few minor grammatical issues, such as in the sentence "The reasons presented by the author for his conclusions are incomplete and does not provide," where the subject and verb agreement is not consistent. Additionally, there are instances of awkward phrasing, like "the customers could associate the motorcycle to its loud noise," where a preposition is missing. While these issues do not significantly impede comprehension, attention to such details could enhance the overall quality of the writing.

Vocabulary and word expression (5.5/6):
The essay employs an appropriate and varied vocabulary. The writer uses terminology relevant to the topic, such as "comprehensive picture" and "implied feature," enhancing the precision of the arguments. The vocabulary contributes positively to the clarity and effectiveness of the response. There are instances where more concise wording could improve expression, but overall, the vocabulary is well-chosen.

Overall, the essay is well-structured, demonstrating strong coherence, effective word structure, well-organized paragraphs, and appropriate language usage. The analysis is thoughtful and identifies key flaws in the given argument, offering relevant suggestions for improvement.

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Sajjad1994 / bb,

Could you please help me rate and evaluate my answer?

Thanks a lot!

Essay:

The argument makes some assumptions and has a few gaps in its reasoning. The author concludes that the failure of the foreign company's copy of Motorcycle X cannot be due to the lack of loud noise by Motorcycle X and there must be an alternative explanation. However, the reasons presented by the author for his conclusions are incomplete and does not provide a comprehensive picture about the scenario.

Firstly, the author compares the Motorcycle X and its foreign copy to American and foreign cars. This is not a correct comparison since the consumer markets for motorcyles and cars may significantly differ, especially with respect to the key features they look for in the vehicles they purchase. While a car owner may want a car to make less noise or may not consider noise as a significant factor in their purchase decision, a motorcyle owner may consider the noise made by their motorcycle as an important reflection of the power of the bike. Thus, the author's compairson here is flawed; we cannot conclude that since foreign cars, which are quieter, sell as well as American cars, the same logic would follow in motorcyles.

Secondly, the author mentions the key features reflected during the advertisment for Motorcycle X, including durability and sleek lines. The lack of noisiness in the advertisments does not guarantee that the consumers don't value the noisiness as much. It is possible that the noisiness is less of an explicit feature which has to be mentioned in the advertisments, instead it is more of an implied feature that the customers expect will be present in the motorcyles such as X.

It may also be the case that the customers of Motorcycle X are habituated to the loud noise made by it. Since the motorcycle X has existed for over 70 years, the customers could associate the motorcycle to its loud noise, even if they don't prefer it. When the foreign motorcycle does not have the familiar noise of Motorcycle X, the customers may simply feel that an element of the motorcycle is missing and so may not switch over to the new motorcycles.

To further evaluate the argument, customer surveys should be taken to find out what are the key features of motorcycle X that they prefer, why they don't prefer the foreign copy, and if they would buy the foreign motorcycle if it made the same loud noise as X. The answer to these questions could help substantiate or invalidate the author's claim.
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