Claim of Fact Policy Value
Claim of Fact Policy Value
Psalm 31:24: "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord".
Lesson
“Critical Reading: Looking for Ways of Thinking”
Objectives
Define critical reading and its purpose.
Understand how critical reading involves analyzing "ways of thinking.“
Apply strategies for identifying thought patterns in texts.
• Ask Questions
What is the main idea?
How is the argument supported?
Why does the author think this way?
What comes into your mind whenever you hear the word “claims”?
• Cite recent, accurate, and sufficient evidence. It should come from reliable
sources or experts.
Key Points
A claim of fact affirms or asserts that a statement is true or untrue. It argues
that the statement is indeed a fact, or it defines a particular term.
This claim often takes an objective position.
• Learning another language other than English is necessary in the 21st century.
• Spending time with your family is better than spending time alone.
A claim of value is subjective. In writing, the author can tell whether the idea is
important or relevant based on some criteria or standards, which may be
influenced by the author’s religious, cultural, and social values. Also, he or she can
express approval or disapproval of the idea; he or she can state whether the idea is
good or bad, right or wrong, ethical or unethical, or just or unjust.
• Clearly state the principle or value you are promoting. You can say that it rates
higher on a scale of values than any other principle or value.
• Present the good results or effects of adhering to the principle in contrast with
other principles.
• Present real-life examples to give readers a concrete idea of how the values
work in particular situations.
• Include relevant statistics as well as the testimonies and points of view of
highly regarded individuals or experts who share the same value or principle
as you do.
Key Points
A claim of value evaluates, appraises, or judges an idea.
This claim is subjective. In writing, the author can tell whether the idea is
important or relevant based on some criteria or standards. Also, he or she can
express approval or disapproval of the idea.
• There should be a course for students who would like to learn Ilocano,
Cebuano, or any other Philippine language.
• State your proposal clearly. If you are to argue that a current policy or any
other solution is not effective, state your proposal in contrast with that policy
or solution.
• State the arguments for your proposed solution. Express why it is the best
action to take. If you are to compare it with a current policy or any other
solution, highlight the positive effects of your proposal. You can downplay its
flaws by comparing those flaws with those of the current policy or other
solutions.
• Support your claim with enough evidence. This evidence should show that
the solution is going to be a success and that it is attainable.
Key Points