Subjective & Objective Claims

Week 2, Post 1

A subjective claim is a statement that is either true or false based on a person's opinions, values, or beliefs.

The other day, I was at a barbecue picnic with my cousins and friends in San Mateo. One of my cousins who is from San Francisco said, "San Francisco is the best city to live in." My cousin's comment is due to being accustomed to the living conditions in San Francisco. Her statement is an example of subjective claim because whether it was true or not depended on her point of view.

An objective claim is a statement that does not base on a person's opinions, values, or beliefs whether it is true or not.

My friend wanted to buy a new dress for an upcoming wedding she was going to attend. She decided to buy it online which can be a burden because she will not be able to try it on to see if it fits. She asked me what size she should get and I told her to measure herself for the best fit. After doing so, she tells me that according to the online measurements, she is a size small. Whether it is true of false, an objective claim does not depend on a person's perspective like my friend's dress size.

Introduction

Hello everyone,

I am in my third year here at San Jose State University. I am currently majoring in Biology, Systems Physiology, minoring in Chemistry. This is my first time taking an online class and I don't have a lot of experiences with communication. I hope to gain knowledge, experience, and improve in communication and writing through this class.

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