Question
10. A student is writing an argument that libraries in the United States should receive more federal funding. Which of the following is an example of evidence that the student should include when developing their claim?(1 point)
Responses
The roles of libraries have become broader in recent decades, serving larger roles in the communities where they are found.
The roles of libraries have become broader in recent decades, serving larger roles in the communities where they are found.
A recent study has shown that 37 percent of Americans believe that their public libraries help "a lot" in deciding what information they can trust.
A recent study has shown that 37 percent of Americans believe that their public libraries help "a lot" in deciding what information they can trust.
Roughly 95 percent of U.S. libraries provide homework assistance to students, which they will need increased funding to continue to do.
Roughly 95 percent of U.S. libraries provide homework assistance to students, which they will need increased funding to continue to do.
Many people think that public libraries are free, but they actually cost a lot of money to operate because they have many expenses.
Responses
The roles of libraries have become broader in recent decades, serving larger roles in the communities where they are found.
The roles of libraries have become broader in recent decades, serving larger roles in the communities where they are found.
A recent study has shown that 37 percent of Americans believe that their public libraries help "a lot" in deciding what information they can trust.
A recent study has shown that 37 percent of Americans believe that their public libraries help "a lot" in deciding what information they can trust.
Roughly 95 percent of U.S. libraries provide homework assistance to students, which they will need increased funding to continue to do.
Roughly 95 percent of U.S. libraries provide homework assistance to students, which they will need increased funding to continue to do.
Many people think that public libraries are free, but they actually cost a lot of money to operate because they have many expenses.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When developing an argument that libraries in the United States should receive more federal funding, the most compelling piece of evidence from the options provided is:
**Roughly 95 percent of U.S. libraries provide homework assistance to students, which they will need increased funding to continue to do.**
This statement directly ties the need for increased funding to a specific service that libraries provide, highlighting the importance of that service in the community and the implications of reduced funding. It supports the claim effectively by demonstrating a clear link between funding and the continuation of valuable services.
**Roughly 95 percent of U.S. libraries provide homework assistance to students, which they will need increased funding to continue to do.**
This statement directly ties the need for increased funding to a specific service that libraries provide, highlighting the importance of that service in the community and the implications of reduced funding. It supports the claim effectively by demonstrating a clear link between funding and the continuation of valuable services.