Question

) A student is writing an argument that libraries in the United States should receive more federal
funding. Which of the following are examples of evidence that the student should include when
developing their claim? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
The roles of libraries have become broader in recent decades, serving larger roles in the communities
where they are found.
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.
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.
Libraries are the only source of internet access for millions of low-income people in underserved
communities

Answer 1

- Roughly 95 percent of U.S. libraries provide homework assistance to students, which they will need increased funding to continue to do.
- 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.

Both give concrete, research-based data that support the claim that libraries provide important services and have public value, which strengthens the argument for more federal funding.