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A simple claim is the shortest possible unit of expression that expresses a complete thought (something capable of being true or false). Kara got her hair cut. Compound claims are made by adding sentence connectives to simple claims.

A ?claim? (also known as a ?thesis statement? or ?argument?) is the central idea of your paragraph or essay and should appear in the first sentence.

The six most common types of claim are: fact, definition, value, cause, comparison, and policy. Being able to identify these types of claim in other people's arguments can help students better craft their own.

Claims are statements about what is true or good or about what should be done or believed. Claims are potentially arguable. "A liberal arts education prepares students best" is a claim, while "I didn't like the book" is not.

Claim Definition A claim (KLAYM) in literature is a statement in which a writer presents an assertion as truthful to substantiate an argument. A claim may function as a single argument by itself, or it may be one of multiple claims made to support a larger argument.

There are three types of claims: claims of fact, claims of value, and claims of policy. Each type of claim focuses on a different aspect of a topic. To best participate in an argument, it is beneficial to understand the type of claim that is being argued.

"Congress ought to allocate $10 million to housing, clean water, and healthy food for Americans" is a strong claim, because it is clear, focused, and debatable. Whether or not Congress should allocate resources for these needs would provide adequate controversy for a paper or debate.