Claims of Policy and Fact and opinion PDF

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Claims of Policy Claims of policy provide a solution or another series of questions in response to the claims of fact. They are often procedural, organized plans. In medicine, claims of policy debate the best treatment for a certain condition. For example, Johnny has a bad back caused by a herniated disc. It is imperative that he fixes this problem because he is a fitness instructor. But there are three competing claims of policy for his treatment: Back surgery, Chiropractic treatment, or massage/exercise/postural retraining. A doctor posits that the third claim of policy is the best way to solve the initial claim of fact. Lines reasoning: 1. In law, the claim of fact posits that Jim Santos is guilty of killing his wife. 2. The claim of value would investigate intent, whether it is first-degree, manslaughter, accident or whatever. 3. The claim of policy would determine the punishment, be it acquittal, imprisonment, execution, etc. Proof Requires: 1. Making proposed action 2. Justification. 3. Plan (must be workable) 4. Benefit (advantages) 5. Opposition/Counter arguments. These are guidelines in writing and defending claims of policy: Claims of Policy Claims of policy argue that certain conditions should exist. Claims of policy advocate adoption of policies or courses of action because problems have arisen call for solutions.

Almost always “should” or “ought to” “must” are included in the claim. Defending claims of policy When you are defending a claim of policy, you must make your proposal clear. Terms should be precisely defined. When you are defending a claim of policy, if necessary, establish that there is a need for change. When you are defending a claim of policy, consider the opposing arguments. You may want to state them in brief paragraph in order to answer them in the body of your argument. When you are defending a claim of policy, devote the major part of your research paper to prove your proposal in an answer to the opposing arguments. Support your proposal with solid data, but don’t neglect moral and/or common sense reasons, which may even more persuasive. Examples of claims of policy ( Possible research paper topics) 1. The Philippines should move toward normalizing diplomatic and trade relations with china 2. Fetal tissue research should not be funded by the Philippines Government. 3. “Recovered memory” should be disallowed as evidence in courts. Fact and Opinion When reading a story or an article, it’s helpful to evaluate whether what you are reading is a fact or an opinion. This way, we are able to dorm our own views and judgments about certain issue or topic. It will help us identify factual information and data that we can share with others or use for research purposes. A fact a statement based on evidence that can be checked or proven An opinion is a statement of what someone believes or feels. It differs from one person to another.

Strategies to distinguish if the information is a fact or an opinion: 1. As you read, ask yourself “Can this statement be proven?” and “Is this what someone believes or feels?”. 2. A statement based on evidence that can be checked or proven true is a fact. 3. A statement of what someone believes or feels is an opinion. 4. Words such as think, believe, probably, beautiful, and good are clues that a statement expresses an opinion....