Question

in sentence 3 (reproduced below), the writer wants to introduce malcolm gladwells perspective on focus groups in order to integrate this perspective into the writers line of reasoning in the passage.
the popular writer malcolm gladwell has provided a compelling introduction to the focus group, a research technique in which groups of consumers are asked detailed questions about a new product.
which of the following versions of the underlined text would best accomplish this goal?
(a) (as it is now)
(b) this is just one of many stories journalist and author malcolm gladwell tells about
(c) one of the ways malcolm gladwell, a popular author and columnist for the new yorker magazine, has come to public attention is by writing about
(d) this narrative, popularized by best - selling author malcolm gladwell, exemplifies his and others critique of

Explanation:

The original text (option A) simply states that Gladwell provided a "compelling introduction" but doesn't integrate his perspective into the writer's line of reasoning. Option B focuses on stories rather than the perspective on focus groups. Option C is about how he came to public attention, not his perspective. Option D correctly indicates that the narrative (about focus groups) popularized by Gladwell exemplifies his (and others') critique, thus integrating his perspective into the reasoning.

Answer:

D. This narrative, popularized by best - selling author Malcolm Gladwell, exemplifies his and others’ critique of