Question

Identify each of the following as a claim of fact, a claim of value, or a claim of policy. Explain what kinds of evidence you would use to support or refute each claim. What assumptions and implications would you associate with each claim? What warrants? a. The popularity of reality television has decreased the willingness of media executives to develop, fund, and support more imaginative television shows. b. Rather than sending men and women into outer space, we should be using those resources to fix the problems with public schools. c. Global warming is a misnomer; what is happening is less a result of human energy use and more a simple experience of long-term climatic change. d. Social harmony is more important than personal freedom. e. It is necessary that people be allowed to curse and use foul language on occasion, because such uses of language let off steam that might otherwise result in violence. 4. On a topic of your choice, create one example each of a claim of fact, a claim of value, and a claim of policy. Then explain how you would provide evidence in their support

Answer 1

Answer:

3.

a. claim of fact

b. claim of policy

c. claim of value

d. claim of value

e. claim of policy

Explanation:

3.

a. This is a claim of fact because there are available (factual) data that back that statement.

b. This is a claim because the speaker is directing attention to what needs to done policywise to solve the problem they observed in public schools.

c. The expression here shows the speaker's personal values about the environment.

d. The expression here also shows the speaker's personal values about the environment.

e. The expression "people be allowed" shows that the statement is one of policy. What the speaker feels should be done policywise on the subject.

4. Here's a point to note about your topic of choice:

• a claim of fact: the statement should represent a generally accepted statement or that is factual.
• a claim of value: statement tells your personal opinion about the topic.
• a claim of policy: tells what you feel should be done about an issue (eg a social issue).