Read the sample student claim. If higher education was made free for everyone, I would be thrilled because more people would pursue knowledge to obtain more successful careers. Why is this not an effective claim?

The claim centers on the writer saying, “I would be thrilled,” which expresses a personal feeling rather than a reasoned, supportable position. A stronger claim would state why making higher education free is beneficial and give a point that could be supported with evidence. So the best choice is “It is simply a personal preference or feeling.”

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