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STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 4

(Individual Task)

Subject: Academic Reading and Writing

Topic: Claims of Fact, Value, and Policy
Name: Mark Addison S. Nachor Date Given: April 17, 2024
Mehl Humphrey T. Daugdaug

MELC 4
Identify claims explicitly or implicitly made in a written text
a. Claim of fact
b. Claim of policy
c. Claim of value

Instruction: Examine the given statement carefully, identify the category of claim
associated with each statement, and provide a reasoned justification for your answer.
Statement 1
Extensive analysis of climate data reveals a definitive trend – the average global temperature has
unequivocally increased by 1.2 degrees Celsius over the course of the last century. This
irrefutable rise is supported by a wealth of empirical evidence, including temperature records,
climate models, and glacial melting rates.

Type of Claim: Claim of Fact

Justification: The statement asserts a factual claim about the increase in the average global
temperature by 1.2 degrees Celsius over the last century. It presents this as a verifiable trend based
on extensive analysis of climate data, supported by empirical evidence such as temperature
records, climate models, and glacial melting rates. The claim is based on quantifiable data and does
not express any judgment or evaluation of the temperature change, making it a Claim of Fact.

Statement 2
In the ongoing discourse about sustainable energy, a substantial body of evidence highlights that
renewable energy sources, characterized by their reduced environmental impact and replenishable
nature, embody a more ethically sound and morally upright choice when compared to the
detrimental effects associated with the continued use of fossil fuels.

Type of Claim: Claim of Value

Justification: The statement presents an argument about the ethical and moral superiority of
renewable energy sources compared to fossil fuels. It evaluates renewable energy as being more
ethically sound and morally upright based on its reduced environmental impact and replenishable
nature.
Statement 3
In response to the pressing issue of climate change, a comprehensive and effective strategy must
 be implemented. Advocating for decisive governmental action, it is imperative that stricter
regulations on carbon emissions are enacted promptly. This policy proposal, driven by the
urgency of mitigating environmental degradation, aims to chart a course towards a more
sustainable future.

Type of Claim: Claim of Policy

Justification: In the statement, we can say that it is a claim of policy because there is an evident
problem or issue about climate change that requires several actions to solve it.

Statement 4
Confronting the complex challenge of ensuring food safety and environmental sustainability in
agriculture, a strategic and precautionary measure must be taken. It is posited that a
comprehensive ban on the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is essential to
safeguard both the health of consumers and the integrity of ecosystems.

Type of Claim: Claim of Policy

Justification: The statement advocates for a specific action, namely, a comprehensive ban on the
use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture. It presents this action as necessary
for safeguarding both the health of consumers and the integrity of ecosystems. By proposing a
course of action to address the challenge of ensuring food safety and environmental sustainability,
the statement aligns with the characteristics of a Claim of Policy.

Statement 5
Rigorous scrutiny of economic indicators unequivocally demonstrates a concerning development
– the unemployment rate in the country has demonstrably increased by 2% in the last quarter,
signaling a noteworthy shift in labor market dynamics.

Type of Claim: Claim of Fact

Justification: The statement asserts a factual claim about the increase in the unemployment rate by
2% in the last quarter. It presents this as a verifiable development based on rigorous scrutiny of
economic indicators. The claim is supported by quantifiable data and does not express any
subjective evaluation or propose a course of action, aligning it with the characteristics of a Claim
of Fact.

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