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W2 - Claims of Fact, Policy, and Value

The document discusses the nature of claims, defining them as debatable statements that can be supported with evidence. It outlines the structure of a claim, including assertion, reasoning, and evidence, and categorizes claims into three types: fact, policy, and value. Examples are provided to illustrate each type of claim and their respective markers.

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W2 - Claims of Fact, Policy, and Value

The document discusses the nature of claims, defining them as debatable statements that can be supported with evidence. It outlines the structure of a claim, including assertion, reasoning, and evidence, and categorizes claims into three types: fact, policy, and value. Examples are provided to illustrate each type of claim and their respective markers.

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Forming Claims

and Supporting it
with Valid
Arguments
ENGLISH 10
Claims
*are statements about
what is true or about what
should be done or believed
that are open to debate
*statements you
propose to be true
based on a certain
argument or line of
Claims
*Forming and
communicating CLAIMS on
a certain issue supported
by REASONABLE
ARGUMENTS and
PROPERLY-CITED FACTUAL
EVIDENCES is a
fundamental aspect in an
Claims
When can we say
that a statement is
a claim?
*Debatable
*Logical
*Specific
*Can be supported with
Evidence
Claims
STRUCTURE OF A
CLAIM
*Assertion
*Reasoning
*Evidence
Is this a Claim?

Your continuous use of vapes


can lead to death.
Identifying Claims
ENGLISH 10
Is this a Claim?
G1: 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.
Is this a Claim?
G2: Social distancing is an
important precaution during
the coronavirus pandemic.
Is this a Claim?
G3: Prayer in schools has
created much debate in the
field of education.
Is this a Claim?
G4: Global warming will
impact future generations
and eventually ruin the
environment.
Is this a Claim?
G5: Death penalty must not
be legalized in the
Philippines because it does
nothing to prevent crimes.
Is this a Claim?
G6: There should be criminal
charges brought against
people who use social media
to bully others.
Is this a Claim?
G7: The government ought to
give private school teachers
an increase in their salary.
Is this a Claim?
G8: Homosexuality is
immoral because it violates
religious, societal, and
biological standards.
Is this a Claim?
G9: Monet's art is more beautiful
than Picasso's because of its use
of soft color, uplifting subject
matter, and unique technique.
Is this a Claim?
G10: Requiring community service
is better for the society because it
will produce more community-
aware graduates.
Claims of Fact,
Policy, and Value
ENGLISH 10
Claim of Fact, Policy,
and Value
Claims of
-Statements about how things were in
Fact
the past, how they are in the present,
and how they will be in the future
-Must be supported with factual
evidence that is sufficient, reliable,
and appropriate
-Specific as to time, place, people
involved, and situation

Markers:
generally, usually, probably, as a rule
Claims of
Fact
There is a God.

Humans are the cause


of environmental
degradation.
Claims of
Policy
-Specific statements on
procedures or laws that need to
be modified based on certain
issues or conditions
-Claims of policy ask for plans
of action to solve current
problems

Markers:
Claims of
Policy
The government
should implement
stricter regulations
on carbon emissions
to combat climate
change.
Claims of
Value
-Statements that express
approval or disapproval about
something and attempts to show
that something is right or wrong
• Focused on relative judgment
such as beauty or morality
Markers:
It is better to..., It is unethical
that..., It is wrong to..., It is more
Claims of
Value
Freedom of speech
is a fundamental
and inalienable
human right.
Claim of Fact, Policy,
FACT: generally, usually,
Value: Markers probably,
as a rule
POLICY: should, ought to, must, or
strong verbs
VALUE: It is better to..., It is
Is this a Claim?
G5: Death penalty must not
be legalized in the
Philippines because it does
nothing to prevent crimes.
Is this a Claim?
G6: There should be criminal
charges brought against
people who use social media
to bully others.
Is this a Claim?
G8: Homosexuality is
immoral because it violates
religious, societal, and
biological standards.
Is this a Claim?
G9: Monet's art is more beautiful
than Picasso's because of its use
of soft color, uplifting subject
matter, and unique technique.
Is this a Claim?
G10: Requiring community service
is better for the society because it
will produce more community-
aware graduates.
Claim of Fact, Policy,
CLAIMS OF FACT are statements that focus on the
accuracy, correctness or validity of such
Value: Markers
statements and can be verified using some
objective evidence.
CLAIMS OF POLICY are statements that focus on
actions that should be taken to change the status
quo.
CLAIMS OF VALUE are qualitative statements that
focus on judgments made about the environment
and invite comparisons.
Making a Claim
English for Academic and Professional Purposes
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