Evaluating Claims of Policy

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What is the main purpose of a claim of policy?

To present a solution to a current problem (correct)

To analyze past events

To answer the 'what' questions

To summarize a text

What is the main characteristic of textual evidence?

It is only used to summarize a text

It strengthens and adds variety to an argument (correct)

It is only used to present a solution to a problem

It is only used to analyze past events

What is paraphrasing in the context of presenting textual evidence?

Mentioning a specific section in the text

Summarizing the text and other relevant details

Restating the text in your own words (correct)

Directly stating a part of the text

What is a primary source?

A firsthand evidence that an author may use to support an argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating a claim of policy?

To determine if the claim suggests a specific remedy to solve the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing a text in the context of textual evidence?

To state the text and other relevant details in a shorter way Signup and view all the answers

What is referencing in the context of presenting textual evidence?

Mentioning a specific section in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is a secondary source?

An account that retells, analyzes, or interprets events Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a claim of facts?

It makes an assertion about something that can be proved or disproved with factual evidence. Signup and view all the answers

What type of claim is concerned with what is right and wrong?

Claim of value Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a claim of facts about the past?

The first man on the moon was Neil Armstrong. Signup and view all the answers

What question can help determine if a claim is a claim of value?

Does it appeal to your judgment? Signup and view all the answers

What type of claim involves suggesting actions to be taken?

Claim of policy Signup and view all the answers

What type of claim is supported by evidence that can be proven or disproven?

Claim of facts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a claim of policy?

The government should increase the minimum wage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to formulating a claim of policy?

Using words like 'should', 'could', and 'ought to' Signup and view all the answers

What is critical reading?

A process of understanding and analyzing a message through strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a critical lens?

To identify claims presented in a text and analyze them Signup and view all the answers

What is a claim in a text?

A sentence that contains a writer's point or position Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an explicit and implicit claim?

An explicit claim is directly expressed, while an implicit claim is indirectly expressed Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a good claim?

It should be argumentative and debatable Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using textual evidence?

To support a claim or argument Signup and view all the answers

How do you identify an implicit claim in a text?

By looking for clues and making connections to what you know Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to separate claims from other information in a text?

To identify the arguments and respond with independent conclusions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Evaluating Claims and Textual Evidence

A claim suggests a specific remedy to solve a problem, has a clear definition, and can be evaluated based on its benefits and standards.

Textual Evidence

Textual evidence supports claims and reveals the writer's position, making the reading more interesting.
Types of textual evidence:
Paraphrasing: restating the text in your own words.
Summarizing: stating the text and other relevant details in a shorter way.
Referencing: mentioning a specific section in the text.
Quoting: directly stating a part of the text.

Primary and Secondary Sources

Primary sources provide firsthand evidence, such as original documents and objects.
Secondary sources present recontextualized and reinterpreted information from primary sources.

Critical Reading and Critical Lens

Critical reading involves identifying and understanding arguments, evaluating claims, and responding with independent conclusions.
Critical lens combines critical thinking and reading to analyze texts and identify claims.

Claims

A claim is a sentence that contains a writer's point or position regarding a topic.
Claims can be explicit (directly stated) or implicit (indirectly expressed).

Characteristics of a Good Claim

A claim should be argumentative and debatable.
A claim should be specific and focused.
A claim should be interesting and engaging.
A claim should be logical.

Types of Claims

Claim of Fact

Asserts that something has existed, exists, or will exist in the data.
Can be verified with factual evidence.
Questions to evaluate claims of fact:
Did it happen?
Does it exist?
Is it true?
How can its truthfulness be verified?
Is it a fact?

Claim of Value

Moral arguments, beliefs, ethics, and philosophy of a person.
Argues that something is good or bad, right or wrong, or that one thing is better than another.
Determining questions for evaluating claim of value:
Does it appeal to your judgment?
Is it right or wrong?
Which one is bad or good?
Which one is more important, and why?
Whose standards are used?

Claim of Policy

Argues that actions should be carried out.
Also called a claim of solution, as it suggests and supports policies and solutions.
Action is an element of a claim of policy.
Focuses on procedures, laws, regulations, and conditions that should be followed and suggested to be done.

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Description

This quiz helps you evaluate the effectiveness of policy claims by analyzing the suggested remedy, policy definition, benefits, and textual evidence. Learn how to assess the validity of policy claims and make informed decisions.