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Group Assignment G02 Sesi 2022/2023

The document discusses the three types of claims used in arguments: claims of fact, claims of value, and claims of policy. Claims of fact present statements that a condition has, does, or will exist. Claims of value make judgments about whether something is good or bad. Claims of policy suggest courses of action that should be taken to address issues. Strong claims are supported with relevant details and make for effective arguments.

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Group Assignment G02 Sesi 2022/2023

The document discusses the three types of claims used in arguments: claims of fact, claims of value, and claims of policy. Claims of fact present statements that a condition has, does, or will exist. Claims of value make judgments about whether something is good or bad. Claims of policy suggest courses of action that should be taken to address issues. Strong claims are supported with relevant details and make for effective arguments.

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Reading And Writing 11

An introduction to the definition and A discussion on the definition and


importance of claims in creating an characteristics of claims of value in
argument. writing.

A discussion on the definition and A discussion on the definition and


characteristics of claims of fact in characteristics of claims of policy in
writing. writing.
The students should The students should The students should
be able to identify be able to compare be able to construct
the importance of and contrast the meaningful claims
claims in three types of about a relevant
communication. claims. issue.
Learning the art of persuasion in
communication can be a daunting
task, especially when you have little
idea of how to make your claims valid
and relevant.

Making your claims fit to your


argument makes your convincing
power unbeatable because an
intelligent claim makes an intelligent
communication.
A claim is a statement that a writer
explores, explains, or proves in an
argument. A claim should place an
argument in the context of a larger
debate that probably involves
addressing potential objections or
counterarguments.
A claim of fact asserts that a condition has
existed, exists, or will exist. It presents the
argument that the claim is true or specifies a
specific term.

Examples:
Studying for a test is one of the ways to get
a good score.

Reading newspapers gives a debater an


advantage in supporting a claim on current
events.
Using the images below, create a claim of fact about these
current issues and cite at least one supporting detail to back
up your claim.
This type of claim assesses, appraises, or
judges a concept. You have made a claim of
value if you develop a position in which you say
something is good, bad, or that one thing is
superior to another.

Examples:
Studying abroad is better than studying at
a local university.

That debater is by far the best speaker in


the competition.
Using the images below, create a claim of value about these
current issues and cite at least one supporting detail to back
up your claim.
A claim of policy is a claim that suggests a
course of action that ought to be followed in
order to address a specific issue. It suggests a
precise course of action that should be taken.

Examples:
The government should create an effective
plan to address the traffic.

To address the problem in the country, the


government should support education
further.
What course of action should be taken to address the issues
below? Create a claim of policy about these current issues
and cite at least one supporting detail to back up your claim.
A claim of fact asserts that a condition has existed, exists, or will
exist. It presents the argument that the claim is true or specifies
a specific term.

A claim of value assesses, appraises, or judges a concept. In this


claim, you develop a position in which you say something is good,
bad, or that one thing is superior to another.

A claim of policy is a claim that suggests a course of action that


ought to be followed in order to address a specific issue. It
suggests a precise course of action that should be taken.

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