Claims

Which of the following is NOT one of the critical attributes of a claim?

• It must be evidence-based.

• It must be an opinion (someone could disagree with it).

• It must be stated as a fact (no first-person pronouns).

• It must start with "I think" or "I believe."

Which of the following is a good example of a claim about dogs as pets?

• I think that dogs make great pets because they are loyal, loving, and protective.

• Dogs make great pets because they are loyal, loving, and protective.

• Dogs are animals that people have as pets.

• Dogs as pets

Why is this not a good claim? Hot chips are the best snack to me because they have my mouth on fire.

• It uses first-person pronouns.

• It is not an opinion.

• It is based on evidence.

• It uses poor grammar.

Parents should limit screen time for their children. 

• Good Claim
• Bad Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

I think school uniforms should be worn by all students. 

• Good Claim
• Bad Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

Honesty is the best policy.

• Claim of Fact

• Claim of Value

• Claim of Policy

The Bates GRE Study Guide is an excellent tutorial for students preparing to take the GRE.

• Claim of Fact

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of Value

To attract more nontraditional students, this college must review and revise its course offerings.

• Claim of Value

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of Fact

An improved sewer system would solve these flood drainage problems.

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of Value

• Claim of Fact

Although it has been largely forgotten, the flu epidemic of 1918-1919 was one of the most devastating epidemics of all time.

• Claim of Fact

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of Value