Explicit vs Implicit Information Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Questions and Answers

Match the following types of information with their definitions:

Explicit Information = Information directly stated in the text Implicit Information = Ideas suggested in the text but not directly stated Claims = Author's point or position regarding a topic Supporting Details = Evidence used to prove the claim statement

Match the following characteristics of good claims with their descriptions:

Argumentative and debatable = Expected to yield objections and opposite perspectives Specific and focused = Traits that a good claim should possess Factual texts = Not considered debatable by nature Tiongson (2016) = Author who provided characteristics of good claims

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Critical Reading = Ability to distinguish explicit and implicit information in a text Inferences = Drawing conclusions based on clues within the text Claim Statement = Point or position stated by an author Debatable Claims = Claims that are expected to have opposing perspectives

Match the following information types with their characteristics:

Explicit Information = Clearly stated in the text Implicit Information = Ideas inferred but not directly written Supporting Details = Evidence used to validate a claim statement Claims = Author's stance on a specific topic Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features of good claims with their explanations:

Specific and focused = Traits that make a claim clear and precise Argumentative and debatable = Expected to provoke objections and differing views Factual texts = Not typically open to debate Tiongson (2016) = Source of characteristics for good claims Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of claim with its description:

Claim of Fact = Relates to statements that can be easily verified Claim of Policy = Argues that certain conditions should exist Signup and view all the answers

Match the given examples with their corresponding type of factual claims:

The oldest known disease in the world is leprosy. = Factual / historical Generally, obesity causes health problems. = Relational - causal connections Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the moon. = Factual / historical The earth is warming rapidly. = Predictive Signup and view all the answers

Match the requirements with the type of proof for Claim of Policy:

Making proposed action (clear), need (justification), plan (must be workable), benefit (advantages) = Proof requirements for Claim of Policy Sufficient and appropriate grounds, reliable authority, recent data, accurate typical data, clearly defined terms = Proof requirements for Claim of Fact Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics with the type of factual claims:

Can be easily verified, not dependent on a person's preference. = Factual / historical Asserts that a condition has existed, is existing, or will exist based on facts or data. = Predictive Relate to statements that are grounded on reliable authority such as science or history. = Factual / historical Signup and view all the answers

Match the questions to verify a statement with the type of claim it relates to:

Is it debatable? Is it verifiable? Is it specific? Can it be solved objectively? = Claim of Fact Making proposed action clear, need justification, plan must be workable, benefit advantages. = Claim of Policy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Information

Explicit information: stated directly in the text, visible to readers
Implicit information: not directly stated, requires readers to "read between the lines" to understand

Critical Reading

Enables readers to distinguish between explicit and implicit information
Requires making inferences based on clues within the text
Necessary for properly evaluating claims made by an author

Characteristics of Good Claims

Argumentative and debatable
Specific and focused
Interesting and engaging
Logical and supported by reasonable evidence

Types of Claims

Claim of Fact
- Relates to statements that can be easily verified
- Based on facts or data
- Often qualified by terms like "generally", "probably", or "as a rule"
- Examples: The oldest known disease in the world is leprosy, Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the moon
Claim of Policy
- Advocates a specific course of action
- Asserts that specific policies should be instituted
- Often includes "should", "ought to", or "must"
- Example: To attract more non-traditional students, this college must review and revise its course offerings

Evaluating Claims

Claim of Fact: requires sufficient and appropriate grounds, reliable authority, recent data, accurate and typical data, clearly defined terms, and a clear distinction between fact and inference
Claim of Policy: requires making proposed action clear, justifying the need, having a workable plan, and considering benefits, opposition, and counterarguments