Types of Claims

• Claim

  • an assumption            
  • the focus of an argument            
  • what you are trying to prove            
  • a statement, not a question          
  • defined as the author’s approach to the topic to see the main arguments. 
• Types of claims

  • Claim of Fact
  • Claim of Value
  • Claim of Policy
• Claim of Fact

  • presents an argument about a quantifiable and debatable topic.
  • It clearly states the main argument and defines vague and controversial terms.
  • It only asserts a stand regarding a debatable topic.
  • It debates whether something is true or false.
  • It is supported with factual information such as statistics, testimony, scientific researches, and observation.
• Claim of Value

  • argues whether something is good or bad.
  • It is based on judgment and evaluation on a philosophical, aesthetic, or moral standpoint.
  • It is subjective by nature but it is also assessed on accurate information.
• Claim of Policy

  • asserts the implementation of a certain policy.
  • This is driven by the need to present a solution to a problem.
  • It states solutions and plans that are procedural and organized.
  • It is also a response to the “claim of fact” by presenting a procedural and organized way of proving or disapproving the argument presented.