Question

these statements are from an evaluation of john schwartzs article. read each statement, then use the drop - down menus to identify the correct order in which the sentences should appear.
in his article, john schwartz explains why convincing the public to use recycled water will be a difficult challenge.
wartz provides evidence to support his idea, including the results of a study in which 13 percent of participants sed to try recycled water.
article ends with a strong conclusion that identifies ways to overcome the potential public rejection of recycled er.
cites experts who state that for many people there is a \yuck factor\ related to the use of treated wastewater.

Explanation:

To determine the correct order, we analyze the logical flow of an article evaluation:

1. Introduction of the main idea: The first sentence introduces what Schwartz’s article is about (explaining the challenge of convincing the public to use recycled water). So this is the first statement (order 1).
2. Supporting evidence (expert opinions): Next, citing experts (about the “yuck factor”) provides a reason for the challenge, so this is order 2.
3. Supporting evidence (study results): Then, presenting a study’s results further supports the idea, so this is order 3.
4. Conclusion of the article: Finally, the article’s conclusion (ways to overcome rejection) comes last, so this is order 4.

Correct Order:

1. In his article, John Schwartz explains why convincing the public to use recycled water will be a difficult challenge.
2. [Schwartz] cites experts who state that for many people there is a “yuck factor” related to the use of treated wastewater.
3. [Schwartz] provides evidence to support his idea, including the results of a study in which 13 percent of participants [refused?] to try recycled water. (Note: Assuming a typo like “refused” in the original, the sentence provides study evidence.)
4. [The] article ends with a strong conclusion that identifies ways to overcome the potential public rejection of recycled [water].

Answer:

To determine the correct order, we analyze the logical flow of an article evaluation:

1. Introduction of the main idea: The first sentence introduces what Schwartz’s article is about (explaining the challenge of convincing the public to use recycled water). So this is the first statement (order 1).
2. Supporting evidence (expert opinions): Next, citing experts (about the “yuck factor”) provides a reason for the challenge, so this is order 2.
3. Supporting evidence (study results): Then, presenting a study’s results further supports the idea, so this is order 3.
4. Conclusion of the article: Finally, the article’s conclusion (ways to overcome rejection) comes last, so this is order 4.

Correct Order:

1. In his article, John Schwartz explains why convincing the public to use recycled water will be a difficult challenge.
2. [Schwartz] cites experts who state that for many people there is a “yuck factor” related to the use of treated wastewater.
3. [Schwartz] provides evidence to support his idea, including the results of a study in which 13 percent of participants [refused?] to try recycled water. (Note: Assuming a typo like “refused” in the original, the sentence provides study evidence.)
4. [The] article ends with a strong conclusion that identifies ways to overcome the potential public rejection of recycled [water].