Question

Read the following claim:

Newborns clearly prefer disposable diapers to cloth diapers.What makes this a weak claim for an argumentative research paper?

A.It is a taboo subject.

B.It does not establish a definite stance on the issue.

C.It is not defensible.

D.It does not address the environmental aspect of the topic.

Answer 1

i think the answer is b

Answer 2

Answer:

Option b. The claim that "newborns clearly prefer disposable diapers to cloth diapers" is weak for an argumentative research paper as it does not establish a definite stance on the issue.

Explanation:

An argumentative research paper is a style of writing that requires the author to investigate a topic and make a stance on that same topic in a concise and clear manner. In order to do so, the author will make at least one claim in the paper that is the main argument that he/she will support or oppose to throughout the whole paper. The claim that "newborns clearly prefer disposable diapers to cloth diapers" is a weak claim as it is not specific enough to make a stance and to express a main idea. In order to do so, the claim should be followed by the stance that the author has in relation to the topic of disposable diapers vs. cloth diapers.