Question

many people use social media to stay in contact with friends and family, but the benefits of using social media extend well beyond socializing. social media has many educational and career benefits as well. one study found that students use social media platforms to collaborate with classmates on school assignments. schools in illinois are even setting up their own media programs to increase motivation and offer extra - credit assignments for students to complete together. the benefits of social media may extend beyond high school. one report found that social media helped college freshmen adjust to their new environment and make friends through social media. it may even lessen the risk of dropping out by providing students with a support system. in addition, college graduates can network on social media to find jobs. i am here to tell you that it works! i was able to connect with a friend in san francisco who what types of evidence does the author present in this passage? select three options. anecdotal evidence in the form of a personal story about finding a job logical evidence in the form of theories about social media empirical evidence from two scientific studies anecdotal evidence about teenagers the writer knows anecdotal evidence about schools starting social media programs

Explanation:

1. For "anecdotal evidence in the form of a personal story about finding a job": The author says "I am here to tell you that it works! I was able to connect with a friend...", which is a personal story about using social media to find a job (networking for jobs), so this is valid.
2. For "empirical evidence from two scientific studies": The passage has "One study found..." and "One report found...", which are two instances of empirical (based on research/studies) evidence.
3. For "anecdotal evidence about schools starting social media programs": The text mentions "Schools in Illinois are even setting up their own media programs...", which is an anecdote (specific example) about schools starting such programs.

The other options: "logical evidence in the form of theories about social media" - there are no theories, just studies and examples. "anecdotal evidence about teenagers the writer knows" - no mention of teenagers the writer knows, only general studies/school examples/personal story.

Answer:

A. anecdotal evidence in the form of a personal story about finding a job
C. empirical evidence from two scientific studies
E. anecdotal evidence about schools starting social media programs