Assignment 1) Use an example from outside of the classroom. Discuss Subjective and Objective Claims. Give an example of a Subjective Claim you have heard or used recently AND give an example of an Objective Claim you have heard or used recently. Describe the situation. Describe the claims IN DETAIL.
Subjective claim definition:
A subjective claim is a claim based on personal opinion or preference. A subjective claim expresses an unverifiable belief, judgement, or feeling. This type of claim cannot be proven true or false, as the subject is opinion based. Often subjective claims are the basis for arguments.
Subjective claim example:
While I was discussing with my sister this weekend which law school she wanted to attend next year she stated: "I want to go to Yale because it's the best school in the country." This is an example of a subjective claim because there is no functional way to define the best school. While my sister believes that Yale is the best school, and perhaps could find some study that defines Yale as the top law school, there are many people who would argue otherwise and could present supporting material in their favor.
Objective claim definition:
An objective claim is a claim based on fact that can be verified by reliable sources. Objective claims are based on public knowledge or events. These type of claims can be stated as true or false and is not subjective.
Objective claim example:
I was talking to my father about sports and he said, "The Dodgers just won their last nine out of ten games." This claim would be categorized as objective because it is an easily verifiable fact, and is also an impersonal statement.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Introductory Post
Hey everyone! I'm James, a second year public relations major here at SJSU. I'm involved on campus in greek life and I have a lot of experience in communications courses, so I'm excited about how different this class will be!
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