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Lesson 8-Q2-Three Types of Claim

This document discusses three types of claims: claims of fact, policy, and value. Claims of fact assert that a condition exists or will exist based on evidence and research. Claims of policy argue that something needs to be done and use language like "should" or "must." Claims of value make judgments based on preferences, comparing ideas as good/bad or valuable/not valuable. Examples of each type of claim are provided.

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Lesson 8-Q2-Three Types of Claim

This document discusses three types of claims: claims of fact, policy, and value. Claims of fact assert that a condition exists or will exist based on evidence and research. Claims of policy argue that something needs to be done and use language like "should" or "must." Claims of value make judgments based on preferences, comparing ideas as good/bad or valuable/not valuable. Examples of each type of claim are provided.

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LESSON 8

Three Types of Claim


WHAT IS A CLAIM?

A claim is an arguable
statement that defines your
goal of the essay.
WHAT IS A CLAIM?

It is the central statement of a


text where the writer tries to
prove his points by providing
details, explanations, and
other types of evidence.
WHAT IS A CLAIM?
Examples:
1. Covid-19 is deadly.
2. Covid-19 and flu spread in similar ways.
3. You will have Covid-19 if you have low body
resistance.
4. You should wear face mask and face shield.
5. Tawa-tawa is the cure for Covid-19.
Characteristics of a good claim:
• A claim should be argumentative and
debatable.
Example: Men are best in Math than women.

• A claim should be specific and focused.


Example: Men are better in Math.
Characteristics of a good claim:
• A claim should be interesting and
engaging.

• A claim should be logical.


Example: Smoking is dangerous to
one's health.
TYPES OF CLAIM

Claim of Fact
Claim of Policy
Claim of Value
Claim of Fact
• It asserts that a condition existed,
exists, or will exists and are based on
facts or data.

• Inferences made are based on data,


documents, scientific observation, and
research.
Claim of Fact
QUESTIONS TO ANSWER TO CHECK IF
A STATEMENT IS A CLAIM OF FACT:
1. Can we investigate it through
research or interviews?
2. Did it happen?
Claim of Fact
Examples:
• Covid-19 and flu spread in similar
ways.
• Cancer is a common disease but it is
not contagious.
Claim of Fact
Examples:
• The oldest known disease in the world is
leprosy.
• The climate will get warmer in the next
few years because of global warming.
• Social distancing is important during the
coronavirus pandemic.
Claim of Policy
• Statements that argue that
something needs to be done. May it
be making a law or calling for action.

• A claim of policy usually has the


modals should, must, and ought to.
Claim of Policy
QUESTION TO ANSWER TO CHECK IF A
STATEMENT IS A CLAIM OF POLICY:

1. What should be done?


Claim of Policy
Examples:
• Legislation must be passed to stop
the sale of cigarettes.
• Marijuana should not be legalized
because many individuals will abuse
it.
Claim of Policy
Examples:
• A dress code should be introduced for all students.
• Texting while driving should be an offense
punishable by jail time.
• Parents should not only be aware of how their
children are using social media, but also understand
the potential positive and negative impacts of social
media use.
Claim of Value

• A claim that is based on


preference such as likes or
dislikes, good or bad.

• Usually compares two ideas


against one another.
Claim of Value
QUESTION TO ANSWER TO CHECK IF A
STATEMENT IS A CLAIM OF VALUE:

1. Is it good or bad?
2. Is it valuable or not valuable?
Claim of Value

Examples:
• Animal testing is the worst way
to check medical products.
• Honesty is the best policy.
Claim of Value

Examples:
• The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel is
the best team in PBA.
• Palawan is a better place to go for
summer vacation than Boracay.
• Capital punishment is unjust.

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