A) A student is writing an argument that libraries in the United States should receive more

Question

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)
Libraries are the only source of internet access for millions of low-income people in underserved
communities.
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.
Many people think that public libraries are free, but they actually cost a lot of money to operate
because they have many expenses.
The roles of libraries have become broader in recent decades, serving larger roles in the
communities where they are found.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that provide evidence supporting the claim that libraries in the United States should receive more federal funding are:

1. Libraries are the only source of internet access for millions of low-income people in underserved communities.
2. Roughly 95 percent of U.S. libraries provide homework assistance to students, which they will need increased funding to continue to do.

These statements offer concrete examples of the essential services libraries provide and underscore the need for increased funding to maintain and enhance these services.