Claim Review

Step 1: Fact or Claim?

Does your sentence only state a fact, or does it express a clear opinion or position?

Step 2: Is Your Claim Focused Enough?

Does your claim have a clear controlling idea, or is it still too broad?

Final Claim Check

Read your claim one more time. Check each statement that is true.

My Claim

Clear position: My claim clearly shows what I think or argue.

Clear controlling idea: My claim tells the reader what clear direction I will develop.

Claim review complete.

Your final claim: