Question

evaluating a rebuttal
some people say that allowing internet access in schools is a bad idea because students will waste time using social media and surfing the web. these are valid points, but it would be easy to prevent that. schools could create limited - access internet that would allow students to visit educational sites only. by not allowing students access to the internet, schools are missing out on an important learning tool.
what makes this rebuttal effective?

• it labels those opposed to internet access as closed - minded.
• it lists reasons students will make wise choices when using the internet at school.
• it provides a solution to the problem suggested by the counterclaim.
• it suggests that the internet is the problem, not the students.

Explanation:

To determine what makes the rebuttal effective, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as the rebuttal does not label opponents as closed - minded.
• The second option is wrong because the rebuttal does not list reasons for students' wise choices.
• The third option is correct. The counterclaim says Internet access in schools is bad due to time - wasting. The rebuttal provides a solution (limited - access Internet for educational sites only) to the problem raised by the counterclaim.
• The fourth option is incorrect as the rebuttal does not suggest the Internet is the problem.

Answer:

C. It provides a solution to the problem suggested by the counterclaim.