Question

Roberto has found research to support his argument that high school students should be allowed to bring cell phones to school. However, he found a new source that says some educators believe having cell phones in school is too distracting for students.
How should Roberto address this new information?


a.by ignoring the new information entirely in his essay

b.by changing his previous argument to the opposite opinion

c. by arguing that people who do not agree with him are foolish

d. by acknowledging that some people disagree with his position

Answer 1

Answer:

d. by acknowledging that some people disagree with his position

Explanation:

Roberto addresses this new information "by acknowledging that some people disagree with his position"

Roberto cannot ignore the new source or call it foolish but can only acknowledge it and then finds better reasons to support his own claims above what the new information says.