RWS( Reviewer pt7)

It is a statement that states one's sound
judgement about something through writing
which is supported by reasons and pieces of
evidence

- Formulating assertions (positive
statements about the content of a text and
properties of a text that you have read)
- Formulating counterclaims

It is expressed as an argument.
- Usually, these assertions contain languages
that expresses evaluation such as useful,
significant, important, insightful, detailed,
up-to-date, comprehensive, practical,
impressive, etc

Fact
- Convention
- Opinion
- Preference

is a statement that can be proven
objectively by direct experience, testimonies
of witnesses, verified observations, or the
results of research

It is a way in which something is done similar to
traditions and norms

It is a statement based on facts but is
difficult to objectively verify because of the
uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs
of soundness