ENGLISH 4TH QTR - L1

fact

a statement that can be proven true or false through evidence, data, or observation

verifiable

can be proven through reliable evidence or data

objective

not influenced by personal feelings or beliefs

consistent

remains true regardless of who examines it

numbers, events, dates, sources

what does NEDS stand for?

opinion

expresses a belief, interpretation, or judgment that may differ from one person to another

subjective

influenced by personal beliefs or values

debatable

others may agree or disagree

interpretative

reflects a persons judgment about a fact or situation

feelings, recommendations, adjectives, beliefs

what does FRAB stand for?

value judgment

opinions that evaluate whether an issue based on standards and value system such as fairness and morality

descriptive value judgment

describes or evaluates a situation as good, bad, fair, unfair, etc. but focuses on assessing and not telling people what to do

normative value judgment

suggests what should or ought to be done and proposes an action, rule, or solution to address the issue using modals