The document discusses different types of assertions that can be made in writing. It identifies four main types: facts, which can be proven objectively; conventions, which are established norms and customs; opinions, which are difficult to verify objectively; and preferences, which are subjective personal choices. The purpose of identifying these assertion types is to help readers evaluate the claims and arguments made by writers.
2. Becoming a good critical reader means that
you are able to evaluate the claims of the
writer. Any writer would want the reader to
consider – and possibly agree with – the
claims that he or she puts forward.
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3. In expository writing,
ASSERTIONS become the
primary channel for a reader to
assent to a claim.
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4. ASSERTIONS
Assertions are declarative sentences
that CLAIM SOMETHING IS TRUE
ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE.
Simply put, it is a sentence that is either
TRUE or FALSE.
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6. FACT
This is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct
experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations,
or the results of research.
Because statements of Fact can be double-checked for
accuracy, there is a GENERAL AGREEMENT about the
truth they posit.
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7. CONVENTION
A convention is a way in which something is
done, similar to traditions and norms.
Conventions depend on historical precedents, laws,
rules, usage and customs. Thus, their truthfulness
is verified by how commonly held definitions and
beliefs are interpreted.
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8. OPINION
Opinions are based on facts, but are
difficult to objectively verify because of the
uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs
of soundness.
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9. PREFERENCE
Preferences are based on personal
choice; therefore, they are subjective
and cannot be objectively proven or
logically attacked.
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