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• Claim


  A statement or assertion that expresses a belief or position on a particular issue. It typically serves as the central point an argument and requires support or evidence for validation.
• Characteristics of a good claim

  • Argumentative or debatable
  • Specific and focused
  • Interesting and engaging
  • Logical
• Different types of claims

  • Claims of fact
  • Claims of policy
  • Claims of value
• Claim of fact


  An assertion about something that can be true or false with factual evidence, data, observed phenomena, or experiences. Asserts that something has existed(past), does exist(present), or will exist (future). Usually answer a "what" question.
• Claim of value


  Asserts a writer's sense of values, sense of right and wrong, good and bad, just and unjust. Involves making judgement and evaluation. Often deals with topics concerning morals, philosophical, or aesthetic aspects.
• Claim of policy


  A statement that advocates, or a specific course of action. It persuades that specific policies should be instituted as a solution to problems. A suggestion for a change.
• The Roman Empire fell in 476 AD.
• Generally, obesity causes health problems.
• The total global population will reach 10 billion by 2050
• Respecting others' opinions is crucial for healthy classroom discussions.
• The death penalty should be reinstated to prevent rape and murder.
• Teamwork is more effective than individual efforts.
• Parents should monitor and control their children's internet usage for online safety
• Government ought to invest in mental health programs to address rising concerns.
• Schools should incorporate more physical activity into students' daily schedules to combat childhood obesity and improve overall health.
• Teachers must have higher salaries.
• The Filipino language needs to be developed.
• More people have access to clean water today than in the last three decades.
• Zoos should be abolished.
• The Earth's climate is changing fast.
• The level of carbon dioxide in the air is not good.
• The legal drinking age should be raised to 21 in all countries.
• Firemen in this town need more training.
• All citizens should have access to free healthcare.
• Animals need to be free.