Analyzing Page's Paper

Sarah Page's Paper:
1. a. The main point is about how designer babies are good for the environment.
    b. The thesis is clear and to the point at the end of the introductory paragraph
2. a. Designer babies are smarter than normal babies.
    b. In studies, designer babies IQ is up 20 points to the normal baby.
    c. The studies are done well and are legit therefore backing up the reasoning.
3. a. The counterarguments are recognized and thoroughly given a chance.
    b. The counterarguments are acknowledged and then responded to with the utmost respect.
    c. The other arguments are realized with great amounts of respect and then turned away due to evidence that proves otherwise.
    d. The arguments that are combating the counterarguments are based off research and studied evidence creating a sound combatant.
4. a. The cited outside sources are used as a complimentary addition to the position taken by the author.
    b. The outside information seems to be fairly unbiased in showing how designer babies can be good for society as a whole, not just one group.
    c. The sources are fairly current, the latest being 2013 and going up through 2014.
5. a. The writer assumes the reader to be oblivious therefore going into depth to create a background to help readers understand better.
    b. The language sticks to third person leaving out personal pronouns.
    c. I think the reader and I have a great deal of concern for the society we live in today and its nice to know that someone else other than myself feels it is important to live in such a society.