Question

The average teenager needs around nine and a half hours of sleep per night. According to the American Sleep Disorders Association, this amount of sleep is essential for growth hormones that are mostly released during sleep. The sleep requirement is contrary to parents' popular belief that older children need less sleep.

Is this article a reliable source for Shannon to use for her paper?
A. No, because the article lacks a neutral tone and presentation.
B. Yes, because the article is written by a medical doctor.
C. Yes, because the article presents a strong opinion on the topic.

Answer 1

Ask in \(\normalsize\color{lime}{Health~Sciences}\) Section :3

Answer 2

WE NEED MORE SLEEP THAN THAT! Lol

C. Yes, because the article presents a strong opinion on the topic.

Persuasive essays use facts from reliable resources to prove a point, in this case, Shannon believes that teenagers need more sleep. I agree. However, if she had no proof she would be relying on public opinion to back up her story.

For instance, she could've said "I believe teenagers need more sleep. My sister and I be tired at school! My friend Sara be tired, girl, my whole school be tired!".

Remember, in order to prove a statement in an essay, you gotta have facts and proof to back you up. Shannon used facts from the American Sleep Disorders Association and provided info from their research, therefore making this reliable.

You posted this question in the RIGHT category. This question is about main idea and persuasive essays, which IS English. You're fine! :)

Answer 3

Hope this helps @SophieC12