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CLAIMS OF FACT,

VALUE, AND POLICY


Reading and Writing Skills – 12
◦ a statement that an author discusses, ◦ the central claim
explains, or proves in his/her writing ◦ determines and limits the scope of
the topic
Claim of Fact
◦ a type of claim that affirms or asserts that a statement is true or untrue

◦ argues that the statement is indeed a fact

◦ may define a particular term

◦ often takes an objective position


Some Steps to Follow to Defend
a Claim of Fact:
◦ State your claim clearly.

◦ Provide a brief explanation or definition for words that may be unfamiliar to some
readers.

◦ Cite recent, accurate, and sufficient evidence. It should come from reliable sources
or experts.

◦ Organize the evidence in a logical way. The arrangement of evidence highlights the
most important points.

◦ To conclude your writing, reiterate the thesis.


Claim of Value
◦ a type of claim that evaluates, appraises, or judges an idea

◦ subjective

◦ may be influenced by the author’s religious, cultural, and social values

◦ may express the author’s approval or disapproval of an idea

◦ can state whether the author thinks the idea is good or bad, right or wrong, ethical
or unethical, or just or unjust
Some Steps to Follow to Defend
a Claim of Value
◦ 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.
Claim of Policy
◦ a statement proposing an action that should be undertaken as a solution to
a particular problem

◦ makes use of words such as should, ought to, and must

◦ may argue against an already established policy or solution

◦ aims to convince readers that the proposed solution would indeed solve the
given problem and that it is better than the current or any other proposed
course of action
◦ 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.

◦ Support your claim with enough evidence. This evidence should show
that the solution is going to be a success and that it is attainable.

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