List three positions or arguments from a paper; Explanation of sources

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Look over the attached article, “The Ubiquity of
Energy-Dense Snack Foods”. Note: You do NOT need to
understand all the details to complete this activity.

  • Discuss what types of positions or arguments you think
    that information in this article might support in an academic paper, and
    why; the same article might support different topics in different ways.List three examples – 2-3 sentences
    each.
    • For example, a paper on environmental effects of
      fracking might claim a certain number of animal species are affected in
      the process. One person might feel that paper supports the idea that
      fracking is harmful while another might say, “Hey, if only that number of
      animals is affected, it’s not too bad.”
  • Explain how careful selection of sources can enhance
    the effectiveness of an argument in various settings such as in social
    conversations, social media comments, and academic papers.