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Claims of Fact, Policy and Value

The document outlines the concept of claims, defining them as statements asserting truth and serving as the basis for arguments. It categorizes claims into three types: Claims of Fact, which are based on empirical evidence; Claims of Value, which express judgments about worth; and Claims of Policy, which advocate for specific actions. Each type includes guidelines for evaluation, emphasizing the importance of credible sources, criteria for judgment, and feasibility of proposed solutions.

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Claims of Fact, Policy and Value

The document outlines the concept of claims, defining them as statements asserting truth and serving as the basis for arguments. It categorizes claims into three types: Claims of Fact, which are based on empirical evidence; Claims of Value, which express judgments about worth; and Claims of Policy, which advocate for specific actions. Each type includes guidelines for evaluation, emphasizing the importance of credible sources, criteria for judgment, and feasibility of proposed solutions.

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Formulate Claims

of Fact, Value,
and Policy
What is Claim?
• A claim is a statement that asserts something
to be true.

• Claims serves as the foundation for


agruments and discussions.

• Types of claims: Fact, Value, and Policy.


Claims of Fact
• A claim of fact asserts that something is true or
false based on empirical evidence.

• Examples:

• “Cliamte change is caused by human activities.”

• “The earth revolves arount the Sun.”


Evaluating Claims of
Fact
How to evaluate:

• Check for credible sources and evidence.

• Look for statistical data and research studies.

• Consider counteraruments and alternative


explanations.
Claims of Value
• A claim of value expresses a judgement about
something’s worth or importance.

• Examples:

• “Freedom is more valuable than security.”

• “Art education is essential for personal


development.”
Evaluating Claims of
Value
How to evaluate:

• Identify the criteria used for judgement.

• Consider differing perspectives and cultural


contexts.

• Assess the emotional appeal and ethical


implications.
Claims of Policy
• A claim of policy advocates for a specific course of
action or change.

• Examples:

• “The government should implement universal


healthcare.”

• “Schools should adopt a four- day school week.”


Evaluating Claims of
Policy
How to evaluate:

• Analyze the proposed solution’s feasibility.

• Consider potential consequences and benefits.

• Look for support from stakeholders and experts.

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