STEM FINAL questions

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Thesis: Social media has revolutionized communication but can also negatively impact mental health and productivity. Evidence: In a 2022 Pew Research study, 72% said social media helps them stay connected, but 43% felt overwhelmed by notifications. Is the evidence effective?

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Yes, it answers the question and uses a valid source and reliable data.

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Is Evidence 5 effective for the thesis statement: "Social media has revolutionized communication but can also negatively impact mental health and productivity"? Evidence 5: A random Twitter user wrote, “Social media makes me feel stressed and anxious all the time.”

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No, it is an unreliable source.

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Type of Evidence for: “Research indicates that renewable energy sources reduced global carbon emissions by 15% between 2000 and 2020.”

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Fact

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Type of Evidence for the statement: “Solar power company CEO Mark Harris states, ‘Investing in renewable energy has allowed many countries to become less reliant on imported fossil fuels.’”

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Einstein

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Type of Evidence for: “Wind energy farms in Denmark now supply over 40% of the country’s electricity, demonstrating how renewable sources can scale effectively to meet national demand.”

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Example

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Choose the correct citation for this direct quotation:
Source Author: Sarah L. Thompson
Source Date: March 15, 2020
Quotation: "Technology continues to shape the future of education." Page 78

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Thompson (2020) states that "Technology continues to shape the future of education." (p.78)

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Type of Evidence for the statement: “A study found that replacing gasoline cars with electric vehicles could reduce urban air pollution by up to 50%.”

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Fact

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Type of Evidence for the statement: “According to the International Energy Agency, the adoption of EVs could lead to a 30% reduction in global CO2 emissions by 2030.”

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Fact

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Choose the correct citation for this direct quotation:
Source Author: Michael R. Smith
Source Date: July 10, 2021
Quotation: "Renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future." Page 45
Options:
1. Smith states that "Renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future."
2. Smith (2021) argues that "Renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future." (p.45)

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Smith (2021) argues that "Renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future." (p.45)

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Research Question: What are the effects of social media on teenagers? Focus: Impacts (positive and negative)

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Social media has a profound impact on teenagers, shaping their mental health, social skills, exposure to misinformation, and opportunities for creativity and self-expression.