Evaluating an Argument

Question 1

Which sentence would make an effective concluding statement for an evaluation of John Schwartz’s article?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Overall, Schwartz’s claim that recycled water faces a public image challenge is well argued and supported with strong evidence.

Question 2

Schwartz provides evidence to support his idea, including the results of a study in which 13 percent of participants refused to try recycled water. [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

3

Question 3

The article ends with a strong conclusion that identifies ways to overcome the potential public rejection of recycled water. [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

4

Question 4

He cites experts who state that for many people there is a “yuck factor” related to the use of treated wastewater. [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2

Question 5

These statements are from an evaluation of John Schwartz’s article. Read each statement, then use the drop-down menus to identify the correct order in which the sentences should appear.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Schwartz provides evidence to support his idea, including the results of a study in which 13 percent of participants refused to try recycled water.: 3; The article ends with a strong conclusion that identifies ways to overcome the potential public rejection of recycled water.: 4; He cites experts who state that for many people there is a “yuck factor” related to the use of treated wastewater.: 2

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