Read this paragraph from an undergraduate student’s argument essay for a writing class on the relationship between antibiotics and superbugs Bachman-Paternoster 2018 Superbugs are infectious diseases

The claim in this paragraph is that the overuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

The language choices in this paragraph that indicate the writer is making an argument include phrases such as "Unfortunately," "It is easy to understand why this has occurred," and "Since the discovery of antibiotics along with other medical advancements like vaccines, life expectancy rates in developed countries including the United States have significantly increased."

The writer provides support for the claim by explaining the benefits of antibiotics in treating bacterial infections, citing the decline of infectious diseases and increase in life expectancy rates. They also acknowledge the important roles of beneficial bacteria in keeping us healthy and suggest that more attention should be given to studying them.

The claim in this paragraph is that methacrylates, historically used in dentistry, should not be used in nail products because they can cause nerve damage and painful allergic reactions.

The language choices in this paragraph that indicate the writer is making an argument include phrases such as "People go to nail salons with intentions of self-pampering and relaxation, not mutilation or painful allergic reactions" and "Therefore, it does not make sense for strong polymerizing chemicals historically used in dentistry to be used in nail products."

The writer provides support for the claim by citing a case study of a woman who developed nerve damage from exposure to methacrylates, as well as research by Donaghy, Rushworth, and Jacobs that supports the harmful effects of prolonged exposure to these chemicals. They also appeal to common sense by suggesting that people do not go to nail salons to be harmed and that it does not make sense to use chemicals historically used in dentistry for cosmetic purposes