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.
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.
The roles of libraries have become broader in recent decades, serving larger roles in the communities where they are found.
Many people think that public libraries are free, but they actually cost a lot of money to operate because they have many expenses.
Libraries are the only source of internet access for millions of low-income people in underserved communities.
1. Roughly 95 percent of U.S. libraries provide homework assistance to students, which they will need increased funding to continue to do.
2. Libraries are the only source of internet access for millions of low-income people in underserved communities.
The two correct examples of evidence that the student should include are:
1. 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.
2. Libraries are the only source of internet access for millions of low-income people in underserved communities.