Claims

by David Osipov

ClaimClaim is the main

point and the thesis.Claim is the starting

point and the ending point of an argument.

Statement Claims are statements and not questions.

SpecificityClaims should be as specific as possible to

make disagreement more focused.

AgainstClaims are against the status quo.Status quo – current beliefs, policies, and

rules.

EffectivenessThere should be two points of view to

promote a pro/con argumentative environment.

Both sides should have an equal opportunity to argue.

Both sides should debate the same claim.

BurdensBurdens (obligations and responsibilities) should be

clear to both sides.

Burden of proof

Burden of presumptio

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Burden to make a

prima facie case

Burden of rebuttal

Burdens for the claim

Burden of proof- reason why the status quo is inadequate.

Burden to make a prima facie case- obligation to present proof.

Burden of rebuttal-obligation to respond.

Burdens against the claimBurden of presumption- defend the status quo and oppose the claim.

Burden to make a prima facie case- obligation to present proof.

Burden of rebuttal-obligation to respond.

Types of claimsA claim of fact-

something was, is, or will be.

A claim of value- something is good or

bad.

A claim of policy- something should or should not be done.

Types of debates

Scholarly Religious Political Business

Legal Educational Social