Toulmin Method (Week 8)

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 Toulmin Method Discussion

Barret Brundage

The Toulmin method is a model of argumentation that was developed by British philosopher Stephen Toulmin. The method involves breaking down an argument into its various components, such as the claim, evidence, and warrant, to analyze its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/historical_perspectives_on_argumentation/toulmin_argument.html

The Toulmin model consists of six components:

  1. Claim: the main argument or thesis that a speaker or writer is trying to make.

  2. Grounds: the evidence or supporting data that backs up the claim.

  3. Warrant: the underlying assumptions or logic that connects the grounds to the claim.

  4. Qualifier: a word or phrase that indicates the degree of certainty or strength of the argument.

  5. Rebuttal: potential counterarguments or objections to the claim.

  6. Backing: additional support or evidence for the warrant.

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By breaking down the argument into these different components, the writer can examine the strengths and weaknesses of their argument and address potential counterarguments.

(Info found in online communications textbook, 280-285, Julia Green)


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