Reading and Writing Skills Ep.3 - Types of Claims

A claim of fact asserts that something is true, whether in the past, present, or future. It's a belief presented as a fact that can be proven with evidence, even if it's still debatable. Examples include the claim that 'extinction of animals is due to human activities' and 'the 1972 martial law caused the fall of Philippine economy'.

A claim is defined as an assertion open to challenge, a statement that is arguable, debatable, and pronounced to be correct. Claims are used to defend a position or opinion on a topic.

A claim of value focuses on personal judgments and biases about what is good, bad, or better. It expresses choices, options, or preferences. An example is 'President Rodrigo Duterte is the best president,' which is subjective and depends on individual preferences.

A claim of policy suggests what must or must not be done, proposing a course of action to solve a problem. It often uses keywords like 'should,' 'should not,' 'must,' or 'must not.' An example is 'parents should be aware of what their children are doing on social media' due to cyberbullying.

Claims are debatable statements supporting a position. Claim of fact asserts truth (past, present, future). Claim of value asserts goodness or badness. Claim of policy asserts a recommended course of action.