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This document discusses different types of claims: claim of fact, claim of policy, and claim of value. A claim of fact argues that something is true, while a claim of policy suggests that something needs to be done. A claim of value determines whether an idea is good/bad or valuable/not valuable. The document provides examples for each type and questions to determine which type a given claim is. It also offers guidelines for writing the different claim types effectively.

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Some Claims Are Not DEBATABLE Avoid These SP - in Persuasive/argumentative

This document discusses different types of claims: claim of fact, claim of policy, and claim of value. A claim of fact argues that something is true, while a claim of policy suggests that something needs to be done. A claim of value determines whether an idea is good/bad or valuable/not valuable. The document provides examples for each type and questions to determine which type a given claim is. It also offers guidelines for writing the different claim types effectively.

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CLAIM OF FACT

Arguable facts

 Statements that argue that something is, in fact, true.


 Even though the statement tries to appear factual it is still DEBATABLE
 BE CAREFUL – Some claims are not DEBATABLE avoid these sp_____ in
persuasive/argumentative _____.

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Questions to answer to check if a claim is a CLAIM OF FACT:

Did it happen? Is it true? Does it exist? Is it a fact?

Examples:

1. “Lord of the Rings shaped the modern fantasy genre.”


2. “Gregorio del Pilar ordered the execution of Andres Bonifacio and General Antonio Luna.”

Example:

Smoking is dangerous to one’s health.

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Questions of the day!

1. What are claims?


2. What are the different types of claims?
3. What are the types of claims used in a given sentence?
4. What are the best claims to be used in different topics?

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CLAIM OF POLICY

Suggesting Actions

Statements that argue that something needs to be done. May it be making a law or calling for action

Questions to answer to check if a claim is a CLAIM OF POLICY:

What should we do about it?

Examples:

1. “The haircut policy should be lifted in all schools.”


2. “An individual must be knowledgeable about his/her basic rights.”

Take note:
A claim of policy usually has the modals should, must, may and might.

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What is the best claim to be used in a given topic?

CLAIM OF FACT

o Used when you argue that something is factual and true.


o “Wearing masks and social distancing is effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19”

CLAIM OF POLICY

o Used when arguing that something needs to be done:


o “Mass testing should be prioritized”

CLAIM OF VALUE

o Used when arguing that an idea is better/best of worse/worst that its counterpart or
that an idea is/isn’t valuable.

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CLAIM OF VALUE

Determining the value of a certain idea

Statements that argue that something is good, bad or valuable.

Usually compared 2 ideas against one another.

Questions to answer to check if a claim is a CLAIM OF VALUE:

Is it good or bad? Valuable or not valuable? Desirable or undesirable?

Examples:

1. Euthanasia is immoral.
2. Animal testing is the worst way to test medical products.
3. Lord of the Rings is better than Harry Potter.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING

CLAIM OF POLICY

o Claim of policy presents a clear proposal.


o Claim of policy often uses the words: should, ought to, or must.
o Support the proposal with concrete information.

CLAIM OF FACT

o Claim of fact is clearly stated.


o Claim of fact is often qualified by such terms as generally, probably or as a rule.
o Make sure that the evidence is sufficient, accurate, recent, and relevant.

CLAIM OF VALUE

o Claim of value expresses approval or disapproval.


o Claim of value attempts to prove that the action, belief, or condition is right or wrong,
good or bad.
o Use real-world examples or experiences to clarify meanings.

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