Your teacher asks you to write a paper that supports a claim with evidence. In three sentences, describe one claim you would like to make and discuss different forms of evidence you can collect to support your claim. Where would you look for this evidence?(4 points)
One claim I would like to make is that exercise improves mental health. To support this claim, I could collect scientific studies that show the correlation between exercise and improved mood and decreased anxiety levels. I could also gather personal anecdotes from individuals who have experienced improved mental health through exercise, as well as statistics on the prevalence of mental health disorders in sedentary individuals versus active individuals. I would look for this evidence in academic journals, reputable websites such as the National Institute of Mental Health, and interviews with mental health professionals.
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Claim: Regular exercise reduces stress levels.
Evidence: Scientific studies documenting the impact of exercise on stress hormones, surveys of individuals who report lower stress levels after exercising, and data on rates of stress-related illnesses in physically active individuals. I would gather this evidence from medical journals, psychological research databases, and fitness websites.