Lesson 1: Claim Of Fact, Value And Policy

Question 1

an author discusses, explains, or proves in his or her writing.

Answer 1

Claim

Question 2

determines and limits the scope of the topic.

Answer 2

Thesis

Question 3

Type of Claim:

affirms or asserts whether a statement is true or untrue.

Answer 3

Claim of Fact

Question 4

How to defend a claim of fact?

Answer 4

1. State your claim clearly.
2. Provide a brief explanation or definition for words that may be unfamiliar to some readers.
3. Cite recent, accurate, and sufficient evidence coming from reliable sources or experts.
4. Organize the evidence in a logical way, and highlight the most important points.
5. Reiterate the thesis

Question 5

a statement proposing an action that should be undertaken to solve a particular problem.

Answer 5

Claim of Policy

Question 6

How to defend a claim of policy?

Answer 6

1. State your proposal clearly.
2. State your arguments for your proposed solution.
3. Support your claim with enough evidence.

Question 7

evaluates, appraises, or judges an idea.

Answer 7

Claim of Value

Question 8

How to defend a claim of value?

Answer 8

1. 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.
2. Present the good results or effects of adhering to the principle in contrast with other principles.
3. Present real-life examples to give readers a concrete idea of how the values work in particular situations.
4. 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.