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Argumentative Article: Text Marking A. Read the argumentative article:Bottled Water is a Wasteful Use of Limited Resources.(You might have to sign in to your MyPima account.) B.Create a glossary of key terms and vocabulary words with their definitions. Submit it in this assignment folder. C.UsetheAnnotation-Ready copy of the articleto annotate the text. You can print it or use Google Docs to labelargument parts(see"Mapping Arguments" on page 486 ofMindscapes). Use the following procedure: Highlight or circle theauthor's point of view(conclusion). Keep in mind that it might appear in more than one place in the article. When you are sure you understand the exact point of view, write it in your own words as an annotation in the margin next to what you have highlighted. Using a different color, highlightmajor supporting arguments.If you don't have highlighters, mark them with parentheses. After youhave highlighted or marked themajor supporting arguments,number them. In the margins, label these same arguments with theirtype of support.(see page 494-495 ofMindscapes)

Microsoft Word - Bottled Water is a Wasteful Use of Limited Resources ANNOTATION-READY.docx 1 Name: ____________________________________ CRN: _______________________ Date: __________________ REA112 Article Analysis Project: Bottled Water is a Wasteful Use of Limited Resources Step 1: Pre-Reading Reflection Based on the title of the article, what is the controversial issue? Briefly describe your stance on this issue. What do you already know about this issue? How does it affect you? If you don't know anything about this issue, do some informal research (an internet search or Wikipedia is fine). What have you discovered about the topic? What do you believe so far? Why is that your belief? What could make you change your mind? 2 Step 2: Text Marking Please analyze the article. Highlight and label the author's conclusion/point of view. Keep in mind that it might appear in more than one place in the article. When you are sure you understand the exact point of view, write it in your own words as an annotation in the margin next to what you have highlighted. 1. Highlight major supporting arguments using a different color. 2. Underline minor support. 3. Annotate the text, labeling argument parts and types of support. 4. Scan these marked pages and submit them to the assignment folder. 5. Keep your annotated text handy for the upcoming quizzes. Bottled Water is a Wasteful Use of Limited Resources Authors: Sexton, Jennifer; Morley, David C. Source: Points of View: Bottled Water. 6/30/2019, p3-3. 1p. Subjects: BOTTLED water & the environment. DRINKING water. WATER consumption. BEVERAGES Geographic Terms: UNITED States Lexile: 1420 ISBN: 9781429822930 Abstract: The article argues against the promotion of bottled water in the U.S. It claims that bottled water consumption is associated with high environmental costs. It further argues that bottled water consumption results to large quantities of garbage and fuel usage. The article suggests drinking filtered tap water using reusable containers as an alternative to bottled water. Thesis: The consumption of bottled water is a rising trend with a very high environmental cost. Instead of drinking bottled water, people should choose a more environmentally friendly option, such as drinking filtered tap water from reusable containers. Summary: There is not one compelling reason to choose bottled water over tap water, and several excellent reasons not to. Bottled water consumption is taking a large toll on the environment by producing vast quantities of garbage, wasting a tremendous amount of fuel in transport, and using excessive amounts of energy in the recycling process. Making the choice to drink tap water from reusable containers is a healthy alternative, and simple step that everyone can make toward preserving the environment. Introduction American citizens are fortunate in that they enjoy access to some of the cleanest, freshest drinking water available on the planet. The Safe Drinking Water Act ensures that any municipal water source serving twenty-five people or more must pass regular, stringent testing for harmful substances. Nevertheless, the ubiquitous single-serving bottle of drinking water has become an accessory that many people cannot seem to live without. Since health and nutrition experts began advising Americans to reduce their consumption of soda and other sugary drinks, sales 3 of bottled water have surpassed both those of coffee and milk for the first time in history. The United States, with the healthiest tap water on Earth, has become the largest global consumer of bottled water. In fact, US annual consumption of bottled water reached nearly 9 billion gallons in 2007, out of 55 billion gallons (206 billion liters) consumed worldwide, at a cost of up to $10 a gallon; significantly higher than the cost of gasoline. This translates into nearly 30 gallons per person. Bottled water has become a $15 billion-a-year business (in the US alone), but at a terrible cost. The Environmental Cost The environment has paid a high price for the increased consumption of bottled water. Although the majority of bottles are recyclable, a shocking 86 percent end up in landfills or floating in the ocean, where it takes from 400 to 1000 years for them to biodegrade. Many marine mammals and sea turtles that feed on jellyfish and other invertebrates often cannot distinguish between these creatures and the floating translucent plastic bottles, and mistakenly swallow the bottles, which can cause serious injury or death. The Center for Marine Conservation (CMC), an organization which has worked to clean up America’s coastlines, counts plastic beverage bottles among its “dirty dozen” most commonly found objects littering our beaches and endangering wildlife. Over 2.7 million tons of plastic are used in the manufacturing of bottled water each year, most of which is derived from crude oil. The production of plastic bottles for the American bottled water market alone uses over 1.5 million barrels of oil each year; enough to fuel 100,000 cars for one year. Also related to the consumption of fossil fuels, the act of transporting bottled water around the world consumes enormous amounts of energy, particularly considering the fact that approximately 25 percent of all bottled water is exported. In one of the most egregious examples of environmental harm, a recent study found that in order to produce and transport 1 liter of a popular-selling brand of water that is bottled in Fiji (in Chinese- made plastic bottles) and exported to the US, the process uses nearly 7 times that amount in total water consumption, burns approximately an additional liter of fossil fuel, and emits 1.2 pounds of greenhouse gas. To add insult to injury, the very water that is being bottled and shipped at such an enormous cost most often originates from a municipal water source, otherwise known as tap water. Two of the best-selling brands, PepsiCo’s Aquafina and Coca-Cola’s Dasani, come directly from public water sources. This is, for all practical 4 purposes, the same water that pours out of America’s kitchen and bathroom taps at the turn of a knob. Nevertheless, even confronted with the facts, many consumers insist that the bottled water tastes better than tap water. In Praise of Tap Water Far from being harmful or second-best, tap water contains a beneficial substance that bottled water does not: fluoride. Many public water sources add fluoride to tap water, the result being a steady decrease in the incidence of tooth decay. Logic follows that with the increase in use of fluoride-free bottled water, Americans may very well see an increase in visits to the dentist, unless they choose to add a fluoride supplement to their diets. The best answer in terms of saving energy, resources, and money is to drink tap water from a refillable, non-disposable container. Many companies have responded to consumer demand (prompted by the outcry against bottled water) by manufacturing a variety of reusable, refillable water bottles in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes, from large sport versions to small varieties for children. In the event that local water has an unpleasant taste (which is often due to naturally occurring minerals), there are many filtration systems available, ranging from expensive, professionally installed home systems, to simple, affordable filtration pitchers. According to the manufacturer of one popular variety on filtration pitchers, a gallon of water passed through its filtration system costs as little as 18 cents, much cheaper than even a single serving of bottled water. Conclusion Responding to the outcry from environmental and conservation groups, as well as concerned citizens, cities around the US have embarked on a campaign to encourage the use of alternatives to bottled water. Chefs and restaurateurs have joined Corporate Accountability International and other environmental advocacy groups in giving their customers a friendly environmental push by banning the sale of bottled water in restaurants and public buildings, and encouraging the consumption of tap water. Large- scale events have been held across the country to publicize the environmental problems associated with bottled water, and to encourage Americans to drink tap water instead. In June of 2007, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome went so far as to ban the purchase of bottled water by city departments, citing environmental and financial concerns. 5 Ponder This: Post-Analysis Reflection 1. Analyze whether the author’s purpose is to persuade or to offer an opinion on why drinking tap water is more beneficial than bottled water. Cite details from the article to support your response. 2. Does the author provide more facts or opinion to support the argument for tap water over bottled water? Which example is most effective in supporting the argument? Which is least effective? If so, how can they be strengthened and/or clarified? Explain. 3. What is an environmentally friendly alternative to using bottled water? 4. Are there any issues that the author sidesteps or leaves out in discussing the debate concerning bottled and tap water? Discuss. 5. In your opinion, what are some of the challenges presented by the transition from bottled water to tap water? 6. Restate the viewpoint you had before reading these articles. 7. Did this reading selection change your position on the issue? Yes No 8. What will you do different as a result of learning