RaW 7

• EXPLICIT CLAIM - directly, precisely and clearly stated, analyzing what a writer or speaker is trying to explain based on what he or she actually says.
• IMPLICIT CLAIM - not directly stated and it is assertions that can be retrieved by reading between the lines. They are normally found in key assumptions and context.
• Arguments consist of:

  a.C Claims – the main idea or the thesis which attempts to present or defend an issue.

  b. Reasons or Premise – a basis, or assumed on which reasoning proceeds.
• TYPES OF CLAIM

  1. CLAIM OF FACT - It is a statement that has existed (past), exists (present) or will exist (future). Used to support factual evidence that is sufficient, reliable and appropriate.
• TYPES OF CLAIM

  2. CLAIM OF POLICY - provide a solution or another series of questions in response to the claims of fact. They are often procedural, organized plans.
• TYPES OF CLAIM

  3. CLAIM OF VALUE - usually leads to essays that evaluate. Involve “taste”. Involve judgments, appraisals, and evaluations. Has bias of sorts
• Assumptions - often infer values, values are often dependent on context.