Question

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:

The rebuttal first acknowledges the counterclaim (students wasting time on social media/web) as valid, then offers a concrete solution: limited-access internet for only educational sites. It also notes schools miss a learning tool by banning internet. This effectiveness comes from addressing the counterclaim's problem with a solution.

Answer:

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