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Module 3 Claims of Facts Value and Policy

The document discusses different types of claims, including claims of fact that make assertions that can be proven or disproven, claims of value that argue something is good or bad, and claims of policy that argue certain conditions should exist or actions should be taken to solve a problem. It provides examples of each type of claim, such as a claim of fact about social media bullying, a claim of value that bullying on social media is wrong, and a claim of policy that there should be criminal charges for social media bullying. The document aims to help distinguish between these three types of claims and demonstrate how to write effective claims.

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Module 3 Claims of Facts Value and Policy

The document discusses different types of claims, including claims of fact that make assertions that can be proven or disproven, claims of value that argue something is good or bad, and claims of policy that argue certain conditions should exist or actions should be taken to solve a problem. It provides examples of each type of claim, such as a claim of fact about social media bullying, a claim of value that bullying on social media is wrong, and a claim of policy that there should be criminal charges for social media bullying. The document aims to help distinguish between these three types of claims and demonstrate how to write effective claims.

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A RGAO NATIO NAL HIGH SCHOOL

Claims
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module, you should be able
to:
1. Distinguish the three types of claims.
2. Write claims (fact, policy, and values).
3. Demonstrate confidence in accomplishing
tasks.
“Instruct the wise and
they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and
they will add to their
learning”

P R OV ER B 9: 9
Problem-Solving Scenario:

A classmate comes up to you and accuses you of stealing her money. She even adds angrily
that the amount she claims that is stolen from her is just enough for her to commute going
home after classes. Naturally, assuming you didn’t steal anything, you would deny it? Your
classmate doesn’t believe you, saying that you were the only person in the room when she
found out she lost her money. Plus, you are her seatmate and you’re the nearest one to her
bag where her money is, she adds. Assuming again, that her arguments are right, how would
you defend yourself?

Source: Reading and Writing Skills by Marella Therese A. Tiongson and Maxine Rafaella C. Rodriguez
1. What is being talked about in the paragraph?

2. Do you think the pieces of evidence presented are


sufficient and valid to support the argument? Why or
why not?
The claim is a sentence that summarizes the most important thing that the writer wants to say as
a result of his/her thinking, reading, or writing.

Characteristics of a good claim

1. A claim should be argumentative and


debatable.
2. A claim should be specific and focused.
3. A claim should be interesting and
engaging.
4. A claim should be logical.
1. A claim of fact makes an
assertion about something
that can be proved or
disproved with factual
evidence.
Claims of fact usually answers a “what” question. When determining whether something
is a claim of fact, the following questions are useful:
➢ Is this issue related to a possible cause or effect?
➢ Is this statement true or false? How can its truthfulness be verified?
➢ Is this claim controversial or debatable?

Example:
Sometimes people use Facebook, Twitter, and other social
media to bully one another.
2. A claim of value argues
that something is good or
bad, or right or wrong or that
one thing is better than
another thing.
➢ Which claims endorse what is good or right?
➢ What qualities should be considered good? Why?
➢ Which of these values contend with others? Which ones are
more important, and why?

Example:

It is wrong to use social media to bully people.


3. A claim of policy argues
that certain conditions
should exist, or that
something should or should
not be done, in order to
solve a problem.
Claims of policy defend actionable plans, usually answer “how” questions. The
following questions will be useful in evaluating a claim of policy:
➢ Does the claim suggest a specific remedy to solve the problem?
➢ Is the policy clearly defined?
➢ Is the need for the policy established?
➢ Is the policy the best one available? For whom?
➢ How does the policy solve the problem?

Example:

There should be criminal charges brought against


people who use social media to bully people.
3. A claim of policy argues
that certain conditions
should exist, or that
something should or should
not be done, in order to
solve a problem.

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