What is the best way to respond to a prompt that asks for analysis and opinion?

• A. Only share personal opinion with no analysis.
• B. Provide an analysis without stating your position.
• C. Provide a balanced analysis, then clearly state your own position supported by reasons.
• D. Copy a source's argument and present as your own.

Answer: (C)

Prompts that ask for analysis and opinion expect you to weigh evidence and argue your own view. The best approach is to provide a balanced analysis that considers key points, evidence, and possible counterarguments, then clearly state your own position and back it up with reasons. This structure shows you can think critically about the topic and also make a persuasive, well-supported claim. Sharing only personal opinion without analysis misses support for your view. Providing analysis without stating your position leaves readers unsure of your stance. Copying a source’s argument without attribution is not acceptable and undermines trust. By combining fair analysis with a clearly explained stance, you address both parts of the prompt and strengthen your argument.