Claim of Value

• Claim of Value

  • A statement that something is good, bad, or preferable to another thing
  • States that one idea is better than another
  • Judgement made based on morals, standards, and norms
• Claim of Fact vs Claim of Value

  • Claim of Fact - Focuses on the objective truth
  • Claim of Value - Focuses on desirability
• Elements of a Strong Claim of Value

  1. Clear Thesis Statement
  2. Standards of Evaluation
  3. Evidence and Reasoning
• Evaluating and Constructing Claims of Value

  • Use credible authorities for support
  • Establishing standards of evaluation
  • Use examples to clarify abstract values
  • Note the priority of value in this instance
  • Establishing the advantage of your standards