Exploring Claims and Evidence in Writing

The video tutorial explains the concept of claims, which are statements presented as true, and emphasizes their debatable nature. It highlights the importance of providing evidence to make claims believable. An example involving a broken phone is used to illustrate how evidence supports a claim. The tutorial outlines steps to evaluate claims: understanding, weighing, and deciding whether to support them. It concludes by stressing the necessity of evidence to make claims convincing and credible.

What is a claim?

• A statement that cannot be debated.

• A statement that is always true.

• A statement that does not need evidence.

• A statement that someone wants you to believe is true.

Why are claims considered debatable?

• Because they are always true.

• Because they are always false.

• Because they do not need evidence.

• Because they might not be true.

What is the role of evidence in a claim?

• To make the claim less believable.

• To provide information that supports the claim.

• To confuse the audience.

• To make the claim more debatable.

What makes a claim more believable?

• Ignoring evidence.

• Using complex language.

• Making the claim longer.

• Providing strong evidence.

In the example given, why does the speaker need a new phone?

• Because they want a new model.

• Because their current phone is old.

• Because they dropped their phone and the screen broke.

• Because their friend has a new phone.

What is the first step in evaluating a claim?

• Weighing the claim.

• Deciding to support the claim.

• Thinking about the claim and understanding it.

• Ignoring the claim.

What do we do after understanding a claim?

• Weigh the claim against our knowledge and beliefs.

• Immediately agree with the claim.

• Disagree with the claim.

• Ignore the claim.

What is the final step in evaluating a claim?

• Weighing the claim.

• Ignoring the claim.

• Deciding whether to support or disagree with the claim.

• Understanding the claim.

How does strong evidence help in making a claim?

• It makes the claim less believable.

• It confuses the audience.

• It helps to convince people to take your side.

• It makes the claim more debatable.

What should you always provide when writing claims?

• Personal opinions.

• Complex language.

• Evidence that your claim is true.

• Long explanations.