The Toulmin Argument Model is a methodical framework used to analyze and construct arguments. It consists of several core components, each playing a crucial role in establishing the soundness and persuasiveness of an argument.
provides support on top of the data and grounds (metapatterns par. 11). It does this by answering questions or points of concerns that the reader might have (metapatterns par. 11).
Grounds
coincides with the data to make an argument credible
the logos of the toulmin argument. It is composed of concrete evidence and defines the "reasoning behind a claim" (metapatterns par. 4).
Claim
connected to the data by the warrant
supported by the data
definition: point that you are trying to prove (metapatterns par. 2)
SOURCES
Nordquist, Richard. "Warrants in the Toulmin Model of Argument." Thought Co., 14 April, 2014.
Metapatterns. "Toulmin's Argument Model." English Composition II: Rhetorical Methods–Based. Edited by Lumen Learning. Lumen Learning, Portland, OR, 2019.
Rebuttal
reinforces the warrant
Allows author to address and argue against the opposition to the claim.
Warrant
indicates the relevancy of a claim (Nordquist).
Responsible mainly for correlating the data to the claim (metapatterns par. 8). Explains what makes evidence prove your claim to be true (metapatterns par. 8).
never directly takes the role of the data, but dictates the rules that relates them to the overall argument (Nordquist).
Qualifier
scales the "strength of the leap from the data to the warrant" (metapatterns par. 13.)
Data
connected to the claim by the warrant
evidence used to support your claim (metapatterns)
