IXL | Choose the best evidence to support a claim

Consider this claim:

Criminalizing cyberbullying is not the most effective solution to the problem.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

The co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center stated that the best responses to cyberbullying include in-school detention and family partnership programs.

More than half of young people reported being cyberbullied in 2014.

A Democrat in the New York Senate introduced a bill that called for prison time in some cyberbullying cases.

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Consider this claim:

Restaurants should have live music to boost business.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

One study found that restaurants offering live music attract customers who are willing to spend more money on food and beverages.

Joseph Gibbons, a self-described "foodie," said, "I eat out at least three times a week, and I always prefer to dine in restaurants with live music."

Hiring data suggests that restaurants featuring live music often have an easier time attracting new employees.

key idea

To make an effective argument, be sure to provide evidence that your readers will find trustworthy and persuasive.

The strongest evidence to support a factual claim

directly supports the claim;
comes from a credible source, such as well-conducted research or an expert in the field;
is not merely anecdotal, or based on the personal experiences of just one person or a small group of people.

Claim: In contrast to previous generations, millennials don't feel as compelled to get married.

Strong evidence: Among all age groups surveyed, millennials were most likely to agree with the statement, "Marriage is becoming obsolete."

solution

Given the claim Restaurants should have live music to boost business, the first answer choice provides the strongest evidence:

One study found that restaurants offering live music attract customers who are willing to spend more money on food and beverages.

The other answer choices don't provide strong evidence.

Joseph Gibbons, a self-described "foodie," said, "I eat out at least three times a week, and I always prefer to dine in restaurants with live music."

This evidence is anecdotal. It may not reflect the preferences of most restaurant goers.

Hiring data suggests that restaurants featuring live music often have an easier time attracting new employees.

This evidence doesn't directly relate to the claim, which is about restaurants boosting business by offering live music.

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