Formulating Evaluative Statements (Module 6)

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A good critical reader does not only understand the meaning of a reading material but also logically ________ whether the claims of the writer are true or false.

CLAIM COUNTERCLAIM REASON EVIDENCE

Four elements of argument

Fact Convention Opinion Preference

Four types of Assertion

Counterclaim

It is a statement that contradicts one's claim and is usually proven and supported by both reasons and evidences.

Evaluative statement

It is a statement that states one's sound judgement about something through writing which is supported by reasons and evidences.

Counterclaim

They provide a contrasting perspective to the main argument.

read the entire text carefully and critically

To formulate an evaluative statement, one needs to __________________ to understand and to check for possible fallacies in the argument presented by the writer.

Counterclaim

are claims made to rebut a previous claim. To rebut means to contradict someone's statement through a formal argument.

Assertions

are declarative sentences that give one's belief about something else as if it is true though it may not be.

Claim

is a statement that asserts facts based on one's understanding about a particular topic or issue.

Opinion

is a statement based on facts but is difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.

Fact

is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research.

Convention

is a way in which something is done similar to traditions and norms. Its truthfulness can be verified only by reference to historical precedents, laws, rules, usage, and customs.

Counterclaim

is just the opposite of claim.

Reason

is the part of an argument where a statement offers an explanation behind a party's claim.

Assertions

serve as a primary way for the readers to consider and possibly agree with the claims presented by the writer in an expository writing.

Preference

states a personal choice in which the writer is under no obligation to support or prove the truthfulness of the statement.