A claim is merely a
statement expressing a belief
. If that statement is true, it can be used as a reason to support a conclusion within an argument, if false, it cannot (the conclusion is a claim, as well).
What makes a good claim?
A claim must be arguable but stated as a fact. It must be debatable with inquiry and evidence; it is not a personal opinion or feeling. A claim defines your writing’s goals, direction, and scope. A
good claim is specific and asserts a focused argument
.
What makes a claim true?
An analytical claim makes a statement about the meaning of words or other symbols. For example: … In this case, the claim is true
because free speech is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution
. A valuative claim makes a statement about what is good or bad, right or wrong.
What is considered evidence for a claim?
By evidence we mean
information, facts or data supporting
(or contradicting) a claim, assumption or hypothesis. Evidence may come from controlled scientific research indicating some general facts about the world, human beings or organizational practices.
What is a good claim example?
When writers or speakers want to make a point, they support that point with arguments called claims. … Examples of Claim: A teenager who wants a new cellular phone makes the following claims:
Every other girl in her school has a cell phone
.
Do claims have to be true?
The Constitution gives us freedom of speech. We need knowledge about words and symbols to test an analytical claim. … In this case,
the claim is true
because free speech is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution. A valuative claim makes a statement about what is good or bad, right or wrong.
Why is it important to use evidence to support a claim?
Think of evidence
as the supports that buttress your claim, making it more solid than it would be alone
. In fact, if you make a claim or an argument without evidence, your paper could appear to be unsupported opinion or not particularly well-researched.
What makes a weak claim?
Weak Claims.
To be strong and effective
, a claim should be debatable, focused, and specific. In other words, it ought to be something that can be argued with reasons and evidence, and it ought to be narrow enough to properly support or prove in the space and format available.
What is an example of a weak claim?
Twinkies
taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance. Twinkies are delicious. You just studied 13 terms!
What should you avoid in your claim?
- Thinking you cannot afford a lawyer. …
- Accepting everything your lawyer tells you without question. …
- Believing you will have to go to court. …
- Not filing within the required time frame. …
- Believing you waited too long.
What is good evidence?
Good evidence
meets relevant quality standards from a scientific perspective
. in terms of its quality. Research can take many forms, and the way to judge quality will often be dependent on the type of evidence considered.
How do you evaluate evidence?
- Is the evidence up-to-date?
- Is the evidence relevant? …
- Is the evidence sufficient? …
- Is your example similar to other examples you could have chosen, or does it present an extreme or atypical situation? …
- Does your example illustrate your point?
- Is the source of the data trustworthy?
Which statement is relevant evidence?
Evidence is relevant if: (a) it has any tendency to make a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence; and. (b)
the fact is of consequence in determining the action
.
How do you make a strong claim?
- Make one point at a time.
- Keep claims short, simple and to the point.
- Keep claims directly relevant to their parent.
- Use research, evidence and facts to support your claims.
- Use logic to support your claims.
How do you start a claim?
Start
with a hook or attention getting sentence
. Briefly summarize the texts • State your claim. Make sure you are restating the prompt. Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason.
What is claim of fact?
a. Claim of Fact:
asserts that a condition has existed, exists, or will exist
. To support–use factual evidence that is sufficient, reliable, and appropriate.
