Strengthening Argument on Library Funding and Community Engagement

Very Hard Strengthen Enhance Argument

In a recent lecture, Professor Lane argued that increased funding for public libraries leads to greater community engagement. She pointed out that cities which allocate a higher percentage of their budget to public libraries report higher attendance at library events and more community programs being offered. Further, she mentioned a specific case in Maplewood, where a 15% increase in library funding resulted in a doubling of event attendance within one year. However, critics of her argument contend that increasing library funding alone does not guarantee higher community engagement, as other factors like population density and economic conditions may also play significant roles.

To strengthen Professor Lane's argument, which of the following would be most helpful?

A study showing that cities reducing library funding experienced a drop in community engagement.

An analysis revealing that Maplewood’s increase in event attendance also corresponds with an overall increase in local population.

Statistics indicating that cities with higher library funding tend to offer more educational resources, regardless of attendance.

Evidence from a different city demonstrating that previous increases in library funding led to substantial long-term community engagement.

Data showing that similar trends of community engagement were found in nonprofit organizations within the same cities.

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