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The following appeared in an article in a health–and–fitness magazine:
“Laboratory studies show that Saluda Natural Spring Water contains several of the minerals necessary for good health and that it is completely free of bacteria. Residents of Saluda, the small town where the water is bottled, are hospitalized less frequently than the national average. Even though Saluda Natural Spring Water may seem expensive, drinking it instead of tap water is a wise investment in good health.”
Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argument. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie the thinking and what alternative explanations or counter examples might weaken the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion.
Your Answer:
The argument claims that as the laboratrory studies show that the Saluda Natural Spring Water contains several minerals and it is completely free from bacteria. The author recommends that drinking bottled Saluda Natural Spring water is a wise investment in good health. Stated this way the argument fails to mention several key factors, on the basis of which it could have been evaluated. With the lack of evidence to support the argument, the argument is flawed and rather unconvincing.
Firstly, the author fails to consider that there may be several key factors that contribute to good health and less hospitalization of residents of Saluda. Good helath can be achieved through a number of means, such as regular exercising, eating healthy food etc. Just because the spring water contains minerals necessary for good health and it is free of bacteria doesn't mean that it is sole factor. Yes, it may be the case that drinking water helps residents be in good health but unless the author provides evidence we cannot assume that to be the case.
Secondly, the author mentions that even if the spring water is expensive, drinking it instead of tap water will be a wise investment in good health. Author needs to provide additional information for example - a cost benefit analysis comparing the cost of bottled water vs the cost of hospitalization will help to further to strengthen this claim. If the bottled water is very expensive, people can buy over the counter drugs with minerals to get their daily dose of minerals and still end up paying less. Unless the author provides the cost to benefit analysis we cannot say for sure that author's recommendation will be a wise investment.
Also the author fails to mention the evidence regarding the contents of tap water, the tap water provided to our homes is generally purified and free from bacteria. Also not all bacteria can be considered dangerous or bad. The presence of few bacteria in water can also help build immunity. Therefore the author should provide evidence to support his claim.
The author has failed to mention several considerations. Author should provide information regarding the content of tap water, a cost to benefot analysis etc to further strengthen his claim. Without the evidence, the argument is weak and flawed.
The following appeared in an article in a health–and–fitness magazine:
“Laboratory studies show that Saluda Natural Spring Water contains several of the minerals necessary for good health and that it is completely free of bacteria. Residents of Saluda, the small town where the water is bottled, are hospitalized less frequently than the national average. Even though Saluda Natural Spring Water may seem expensive, drinking it instead of tap water is a wise investment in good health.”
Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argument. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie the thinking and what alternative explanations or counter examples might weaken the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion.
Your Answer:
The argument claims that as the laboratrory studies show that the Saluda Natural Spring Water contains several minerals and it is completely free from bacteria. The author recommends that drinking bottled Saluda Natural Spring water is a wise investment in good health. Stated this way the argument fails to mention several key factors, on the basis of which it could have been evaluated. With the lack of evidence to support the argument, the argument is flawed and rather unconvincing.
Firstly, the author fails to consider that there may be several key factors that contribute to good health and less hospitalization of residents of Saluda. Good helath can be achieved through a number of means, such as regular exercising, eating healthy food etc. Just because the spring water contains minerals necessary for good health and it is free of bacteria doesn't mean that it is sole factor. Yes, it may be the case that drinking water helps residents be in good health but unless the author provides evidence we cannot assume that to be the case.
Secondly, the author mentions that even if the spring water is expensive, drinking it instead of tap water will be a wise investment in good health. Author needs to provide additional information for example - a cost benefit analysis comparing the cost of bottled water vs the cost of hospitalization will help to further to strengthen this claim. If the bottled water is very expensive, people can buy over the counter drugs with minerals to get their daily dose of minerals and still end up paying less. Unless the author provides the cost to benefit analysis we cannot say for sure that author's recommendation will be a wise investment.
Also the author fails to mention the evidence regarding the contents of tap water, the tap water provided to our homes is generally purified and free from bacteria. Also not all bacteria can be considered dangerous or bad. The presence of few bacteria in water can also help build immunity. Therefore the author should provide evidence to support his claim.
The author has failed to mention several considerations. Author should provide information regarding the content of tap water, a cost to benefot analysis etc to further strengthen his claim. Without the evidence, the argument is weak and flawed.
31 Dec 2023, 04:18
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AWA Score: 5 out of 6
Coherence and Connectivity: 5/6
The essay maintains good coherence and connectivity. Ideas are logically organized, and there is a clear flow from one point to the next. Some transitions could be smoother, but overall, the essay effectively conveys the line of reasoning.
Word Structure: 5/6
The word structure is generally sound. The essay makes effective use of vocabulary, and sentences are clear and varied. However, there are a few instances where sentence structures could be more complex to enhance overall word structure.
Paragraph Structure and Formation: 5/6
The essay has a well-defined paragraph structure, with each paragraph focusing on a specific point and being adequately developed. There is room for more detailed elaboration in some areas, particularly when discussing alternative explanations.
Language and Grammar: 5/6
The language and grammar are strong, with only minor errors. Some sentences could be rephrased for improved clarity, and there are a couple of instances where more concise language could be employed.
Vocabulary and Word Expression: 5/6
The essay employs a varied and effective vocabulary, contributing to clear expression. There are instances where more precise word choices could enhance expression, but overall, the vocabulary use is commendable.
In summary, this analytical writing assessment essay demonstrates a high level of proficiency in terms of coherence and connectivity, word structure, paragraph structure and formation, language and grammar, and vocabulary and word expression. There is room for improvement in some areas, but the essay effectively critiques the argument and provides constructive suggestions for enhancement.
Coherence and Connectivity: 5/6
The essay maintains good coherence and connectivity. Ideas are logically organized, and there is a clear flow from one point to the next. Some transitions could be smoother, but overall, the essay effectively conveys the line of reasoning.
Word Structure: 5/6
The word structure is generally sound. The essay makes effective use of vocabulary, and sentences are clear and varied. However, there are a few instances where sentence structures could be more complex to enhance overall word structure.
Paragraph Structure and Formation: 5/6
The essay has a well-defined paragraph structure, with each paragraph focusing on a specific point and being adequately developed. There is room for more detailed elaboration in some areas, particularly when discussing alternative explanations.
Language and Grammar: 5/6
The language and grammar are strong, with only minor errors. Some sentences could be rephrased for improved clarity, and there are a couple of instances where more concise language could be employed.
Vocabulary and Word Expression: 5/6
The essay employs a varied and effective vocabulary, contributing to clear expression. There are instances where more precise word choices could enhance expression, but overall, the vocabulary use is commendable.
In summary, this analytical writing assessment essay demonstrates a high level of proficiency in terms of coherence and connectivity, word structure, paragraph structure and formation, language and grammar, and vocabulary and word expression. There is room for improvement in some areas, but the essay effectively critiques the argument and provides constructive suggestions for enhancement.
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