2.1 Identifying Types of Claims

• What is a claim in academic writing?

  An assertion or position
• Why must a claim form the central argument of writing?

  To provide direction
• What is an example of a fact claim?

  "The Earth revolves around the Sun."
• What is an example of a policy claim?

  "The government should invest more in renewable energy sources."
• What is the primary distinction between fact, value, and policy claims?

  Degree of objective evidence
• Steps to identify claim types in a text:

  1️⃣ Read the sentence carefully.

  2️⃣ Determine if it expresses a fact, opinion, or action.

  3️⃣ Categorize the claim as fact, value, or policy.
• What type of claim is "The government should subsidize organic farming to promote healthier food options"?

  Policy Claim
• What type of claim is "The government should subsidize organic farming to promote healthier food options"?

  Policy Claim
• An argument is a set of reasons presented to support a claim
• There are three main types of claims
• A value claim expresses a personal opinion about worth or appropriateness.

  True
• Fact claims are the most objectively provable type of claim.

  True
• "The Earth revolves around the Sun." is an example of a fact claim.
• What type of claim is "Eating organic foods reduces exposure to harmful pesticides"?

  Fact Claim
• What type of claim is "Eating organic foods reduces exposure to harmful pesticides"?

  Fact Claim
• A claim is an assertion or position you take regarding a topic.
• How many main types of claims are there?

  Three
• Give an example of a value claim.

  "Recycling is the most effective way to reduce waste."
• Why is "The Earth revolves around the Sun" a fact claim?

  It can be objectively proven true.
• Fact claims are the most objectively provable
• What type of claim is "Organic foods taste better than non-organic foods"?

  Value Claim
• "Eating more vegetables leads to improved physical health" is an example of a claim.


  True
• Match each claim type with its definition:

  Fact Claim ↔️ A statement that can be proven true or false.

  Value Claim ↔️ A statement expressing an opinion or judgment.

  Policy Claim ↔️ A statement arguing for a specific action.
• "Recycling is the most effective way to reduce waste." is an example of a value claim.
• Value and policy claims rely on more subjective reasoning and persuasion.
• Match each claim type with its example:

  Fact Claim ↔️ The Earth revolves around the Sun.

  Value Claim ↔️ Recycling is the most effective way to reduce waste.

  Policy Claim ↔️ The government should invest more in renewable energy sources.
• "Organic foods taste better than non-organic foods." is an example of a value claim.
• What type of claim is "Organic foods taste better than non-organic foods"?

  Value Claim
• A claim is a confident statement of fact or belief.

  False
• Match the claim type with its definition:

  Fact Claim ↔️ A statement that can be proven true or false based on objective evidence.

  Value Claim ↔️ A statement that expresses a personal opinion or judgment.

  Policy Claim ↔️ A statement that argues for a specific course of action.
• Give an example of a policy claim.

  "The government should invest more in renewable energy sources."
• Why is "Recycling is the most effective way to reduce waste" a value claim?

  It expresses a personal opinion.
• Value and policy claims rely more on argumentation than direct verification.


  True
• What type of claim is "The government should subsidize organic farming to promote healthier food options"?

  Policy Claim
• Match the key term with its definition:

  Claim ↔️ An assertion or position you take regarding a topic.

  Assertion ↔️ A confident statement of fact or belief.

  Position ↔️ A particular point of view or stance on an issue.
• Give an example of a fact claim.

  "The Earth revolves around the Sun."
• Fact claims are the most objectively provable claims.


  True
• Why is "The government should invest more in renewable energy sources" a policy claim?

  It argues for a specific course of action.
• What type of claim is "Eating organic foods reduces exposure to harmful pesticides"?

  Fact Claim