Question

social media is not always an online distraction or procrastination platform. while some may be addicted to their social media networks, it is one of the best ways to stay informed. major news outlets, corporations and persons of interest use social media to deliver messages to the masses. with items posting immediately, the public stays informed. some issues cause controversy, but social media does more good than harm in retrospect.
--\its not all bad: the social good of social media,\
aj agrawal
what is the authors purpose?
to persuade
what is the authors claim?
some people always end up procrastinating.
× social media is a good way to stay informed.
social media does more good than harm.

Explanation:

To determine the author's claim, we analyze the text. The author argues that while some see social media negatively, it's good for staying informed and overall does more good than harm. The option "Social media does more good than harm" captures the main assertion, as the text supports this by highlighting its informational benefits and concluding with this positive evaluation. Other options are either a minor point (procrastination) or a supporting reason (staying informed), not the overarching claim.

Answer:

Social media does more good than harm.