Claim of Fact
What is a claim of fact?
A claim that can be proved or disproved with factual evidence
How can one support a claim of value?
By establishing criteria or standards for judgment
A claim of policy recommends...
a change in attitude or viewpoints
Guns should be banned because they cause violence.
Claim of fact
When is a claim of fact most commonly used?
When opposing stereotypes or social beliefs
“Brad Pitt is the best actor,” what standard of judgment must be set for this claim (what question should be answered before you assert this claim)?
What makes a great actor?
A claim of policy can either be...
Local or on a bigger issue
Sandals are the best footwear.
Claim of value
Which of the following is a claim of fact(just write the letter)?
A) Being bald does provide any benefits.
B) Eating junk food does not cause one to gain weight.
C) We should vote for Adam as president because he broke his leg.
B
Which of the following is a claim of value(write the letter only)?
A) Illegal immigrants are ruining the country.
B) The city’s board of education should institute an honors program not only for high school students but for elementary students as well.
C)Decreasing carbon dioxide emissions from car exhaust, may help slow the process of global warming.
A
What is the structure of a claim of policy made out of, list all that apply(in order)?
a claim of fact, a claim of value, and a claim of policy
Scooters provide little safety because they are too fast.
Claim of fact
Just as smoking ads have been banned in order to decrease the urge to engage in an unhealthy behavior, soda ads should be banned for the same reason.
Claim of policy