Question

Argumentative Prompt:
Should schools allow more outdoor activities on sunny days to improve
students' mood and energy levels?


Which TWO sources would provide the most credible evidence to support an argumentative
essay on this topic?

Group of answer choices

A psychology textbook explaining how sunlight affects brain chemicals such as serotonin and melatonin.

A scientific article from a health journal measuring students' alertness after exposure to sunlight.

A weather app advertisement that claims "sunshine boosts happiness" without citing data.

A class blog where students post personal stories about feeling happier when the weather is nice.

A social media poll asking users to vote for their favorite kind of weather.

Answer 1

Choose A and B.

- A (psychology textbook): reputable secondary source that explains physiological mechanisms (serotonin, melatonin) linking sunlight to mood/energy.
- B (scientific article): primary empirical evidence directly measuring students' alertness after sunlight exposure.

The other options are anecdotal, promotional, or unreliable and don't provide strong scientific support.