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Kindly analyze the following AWA. It took me 36 mins in total.
Argument:
The following appeared in the health section of a magazine on trends and lifestyles:
“People who use the artificial sweetener aspartame are better off consuming sugar, since aspartame can actually
contribute to weight gain rather than weight loss. For example, high levels of aspartame have been shown to trigger a
craving for food by depleting the brain of a chemical that registers satiety, or the sense of being full. Furthermore,
studies suggest that sugars, if consumed after at least 45 minutes of continuous exercise, actually enhance the
body’s ability to burn fat. Consequently, those who drink aspartame-sweetened juices after exercise will also lose this
calorie-burning benefit. Thus it appears that people consuming aspartame rather than sugar are unlikely to achieve
their dietary goals.”
Essay:
The argument states that the people who use artificial sweetener aspartame instead of sugar are unlikely to achieve dietary goals. The conclusion of the argument is based on the premise that consumption of aspartame instead of sugar contributes more to weight gain than weight loss. The conclusion of the argument relies on the assumption for which there is no clear evidence. Hence the argument is unconvincing and has several flaws.
First, the author has not compared sugar and aspartame directly. It is quite possible that consuming aspartame in exchange of sugar in equal proportions contributes more to weight loss. Furthermore, the health effects of consumption of both aspartame and sugar other than after 45 minutes of continuous exercise have not been taken into consideration. Hence, a detailed study should be done in order to find out the actual health effects of these substances.
Second, the argument readily assumes that every person who has dietary goals consumes either sugar or aspartame after 45 minutes of continuous exercise. It is quite possible that most of these people don’t consume any substance after the continuous exercise. Hence, this assumption is not ideal for making any sort of valid conclusion.
Finally, the argument has not presented any data related to normal levels of aspartame. It is possible that the high levels stated in the argument are achieved only when the aspartame is consumed in very high quantities which are way above than normal consumption levels of aspartame. Hence without any data, it can’t be said that aspartame if consumed instead of sugar will lead to adverse effects on dietary goals of individuals.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above mentioned reasons. Based upon the given premises, it can’t be concluded that people who use artificial sweetener aspartame instead of sugar are unlikely to achieve dietary goals. Without any further knowledge and data, the argument remains unsubstantiated and open for debate.
Argument:
The following appeared in the health section of a magazine on trends and lifestyles:
“People who use the artificial sweetener aspartame are better off consuming sugar, since aspartame can actually
contribute to weight gain rather than weight loss. For example, high levels of aspartame have been shown to trigger a
craving for food by depleting the brain of a chemical that registers satiety, or the sense of being full. Furthermore,
studies suggest that sugars, if consumed after at least 45 minutes of continuous exercise, actually enhance the
body’s ability to burn fat. Consequently, those who drink aspartame-sweetened juices after exercise will also lose this
calorie-burning benefit. Thus it appears that people consuming aspartame rather than sugar are unlikely to achieve
their dietary goals.”
Essay:
The argument states that the people who use artificial sweetener aspartame instead of sugar are unlikely to achieve dietary goals. The conclusion of the argument is based on the premise that consumption of aspartame instead of sugar contributes more to weight gain than weight loss. The conclusion of the argument relies on the assumption for which there is no clear evidence. Hence the argument is unconvincing and has several flaws.
First, the author has not compared sugar and aspartame directly. It is quite possible that consuming aspartame in exchange of sugar in equal proportions contributes more to weight loss. Furthermore, the health effects of consumption of both aspartame and sugar other than after 45 minutes of continuous exercise have not been taken into consideration. Hence, a detailed study should be done in order to find out the actual health effects of these substances.
Second, the argument readily assumes that every person who has dietary goals consumes either sugar or aspartame after 45 minutes of continuous exercise. It is quite possible that most of these people don’t consume any substance after the continuous exercise. Hence, this assumption is not ideal for making any sort of valid conclusion.
Finally, the argument has not presented any data related to normal levels of aspartame. It is possible that the high levels stated in the argument are achieved only when the aspartame is consumed in very high quantities which are way above than normal consumption levels of aspartame. Hence without any data, it can’t be said that aspartame if consumed instead of sugar will lead to adverse effects on dietary goals of individuals.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above mentioned reasons. Based upon the given premises, it can’t be concluded that people who use artificial sweetener aspartame instead of sugar are unlikely to achieve dietary goals. Without any further knowledge and data, the argument remains unsubstantiated and open for debate.
01 Aug 2022, 09:16
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AWA Score: 5.5 out of 6
Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.
Paragraph structure and formation: 4/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.
Vocabulary and word expression: 4.5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!
Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.
Paragraph structure and formation: 4/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.
Vocabulary and word expression: 4.5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!
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Kindly analyze the following AWA. It took me 36 mins in total.
Argument:
The following appeared in the health section of a magazine on trends and lifestyles:
“People who use the artificial sweetener aspartame are better off consuming sugar, since aspartame can actually
contribute to weight gain rather than weight loss. For example, high levels of aspartame have been shown to trigger a
craving for food by depleting the brain of a chemical that registers satiety, or the sense of being full. Furthermore,
studies suggest that sugars, if consumed after at least 45 minutes of continuous exercise, actually enhance the
body’s ability to burn fat. Consequently, those who drink aspartame-sweetened juices after exercise will also lose this
calorie-burning benefit. Thus it appears that people consuming aspartame rather than sugar are unlikely to achieve
their dietary goals.”
Essay:
The argument states that the people who use artificial sweetener aspartame instead of sugar are unlikely to achieve dietary goals. The conclusion of the argument is based on the premise that consumption of aspartame instead of sugar contributes more to weight gain than weight loss. The conclusion of the argument relies on the assumption for which there is no clear evidence. Hence the argument is unconvincing and has several flaws.
First, the author has not compared sugar and aspartame directly. It is quite possible that consuming aspartame in exchange of sugar in equal proportions contributes more to weight loss. Furthermore, the health effects of consumption of both aspartame and sugar other than after 45 minutes of continuous exercise have not been taken into consideration. Hence, a detailed study should be done in order to find out the actual health effects of these substances.
Second, the argument readily assumes that every person who has dietary goals consumes either sugar or aspartame after 45 minutes of continuous exercise. It is quite possible that most of these people don’t consume any substance after the continuous exercise. Hence, this assumption is not ideal for making any sort of valid conclusion.
Finally, the argument has not presented any data related to normal levels of aspartame. It is possible that the high levels stated in the argument are achieved only when the aspartame is consumed in very high quantities which are way above than normal consumption levels of aspartame. Hence without any data, it can’t be said that aspartame if consumed instead of sugar will lead to adverse effects on dietary goals of individuals.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above mentioned reasons. Based upon the given premises, it can’t be concluded that people who use artificial sweetener aspartame instead of sugar are unlikely to achieve dietary goals. Without any further knowledge and data, the argument remains unsubstantiated and open for debate.
Argument:
The following appeared in the health section of a magazine on trends and lifestyles:
“People who use the artificial sweetener aspartame are better off consuming sugar, since aspartame can actually
contribute to weight gain rather than weight loss. For example, high levels of aspartame have been shown to trigger a
craving for food by depleting the brain of a chemical that registers satiety, or the sense of being full. Furthermore,
studies suggest that sugars, if consumed after at least 45 minutes of continuous exercise, actually enhance the
body’s ability to burn fat. Consequently, those who drink aspartame-sweetened juices after exercise will also lose this
calorie-burning benefit. Thus it appears that people consuming aspartame rather than sugar are unlikely to achieve
their dietary goals.”
Essay:
The argument states that the people who use artificial sweetener aspartame instead of sugar are unlikely to achieve dietary goals. The conclusion of the argument is based on the premise that consumption of aspartame instead of sugar contributes more to weight gain than weight loss. The conclusion of the argument relies on the assumption for which there is no clear evidence. Hence the argument is unconvincing and has several flaws.
First, the author has not compared sugar and aspartame directly. It is quite possible that consuming aspartame in exchange of sugar in equal proportions contributes more to weight loss. Furthermore, the health effects of consumption of both aspartame and sugar other than after 45 minutes of continuous exercise have not been taken into consideration. Hence, a detailed study should be done in order to find out the actual health effects of these substances.
Second, the argument readily assumes that every person who has dietary goals consumes either sugar or aspartame after 45 minutes of continuous exercise. It is quite possible that most of these people don’t consume any substance after the continuous exercise. Hence, this assumption is not ideal for making any sort of valid conclusion.
Finally, the argument has not presented any data related to normal levels of aspartame. It is possible that the high levels stated in the argument are achieved only when the aspartame is consumed in very high quantities which are way above than normal consumption levels of aspartame. Hence without any data, it can’t be said that aspartame if consumed instead of sugar will lead to adverse effects on dietary goals of individuals.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above mentioned reasons. Based upon the given premises, it can’t be concluded that people who use artificial sweetener aspartame instead of sugar are unlikely to achieve dietary goals. Without any further knowledge and data, the argument remains unsubstantiated and open for debate.
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