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Types of Claim and Proofs. Claim of Fact Claim of Cause Claim of Value Claim of Policy Claim of Definition. Claim of Fact. « The ozone layer is becoming depleted » "Women are not as effective as men in combat"
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Types of Claim and Proofs Claim of Fact Claim of Cause Claim of Value Claim of Policy Claim of Definition
Claim of Fact « The ozone layer is becoming depleted » "Women are not as effective as men in combat" Claim: Dogs are better than cats. Support: Dogs bark to protect you. Warrant: Barking is a sign of protection. Type of Proof used: Logos, appeal to logic: sign.
Claim of Definition Claim: Dogs are better than cats because dogs are friendly. Support: Friendliness is companionship. Warrant: Dogs provide companionship. Type of Proof?
Claim of Cause "Legalizing marijuana could have beneficial effects for medicine"
Claim of Value "Computers are a valuable addition to modern society" (computers have value) "Viewing TV is a wasteful activity" (TV has no value)
Claim of Policy Examples: "Criminals should be sent to prison rather than to mental institutions" (asking for a new course of action) "We should all have access to healthcare"
To acquire more information, the school system should require all school personnel—teachers, administrators, nurses, and advisors—to report any sign of obvious or even suspected abuse. What type of claim isthis?
Therapeutic use of marijuana lessens painful side effects of chemiotherapy. What type of claim isthis?